The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved. This role oversees production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on optics, electronics assembly, continuous improvement, and customer compliance standards including IPC and/or NASA requirements.
You will be reporting to Sr Material Management Manager and you'll work onsite at Cambridge, ON.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical manufacturing knowledge, excellent people leadership skills, and experience driving operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production & Operations
- Supervise daily production activities to meet schedule attainment and customer delivery requirements
- Monitor throughput, labor utilization, efficiency, and productivity metrics
- Coordinate staffing and workflow to support changing production demands
- Support build planning, line balancing, and capacity alignment
- Drive plan vs. actual performance tracking and corrective actions
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and manufacturing procedures
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop production employees and team leads
- Identify and train the Supervisor Successor of 'tomorrow'
- Conduct performance reviews, training, and employee development plans
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture
- Support conflict resolution and employee engagement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company policies and health & safety standards
Quality & Technical Oversight
- Support production of electronic and/or optical assemblies
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer specifications
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Maintain documentation and traceability requirements for regulated manufacturing environments
Continuous Improvement
- Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S activities
- Identify opportunities for waste reduction and process optimization
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Support visual management and KPI tracking on the production floor
Site Training Supervisor
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards through the sites Certification Training Plan, including the skills Matrix
- Manage IPC trainers/training certifications and arrange onsite re-certifications
- Manage any new training opportunities ie NASA certs
Qualifications
The Honeywell Aerospace building is a controlled goods program environment. Candidates must be eligible for CGP and CSP security clearance.
MUST HAVE
- Diploma or Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in an operations or a clean room production laboratory environment.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with IPC standards and/or NASA quality requirements.
WE VALUE
- Experience in electronics and/or optics manufacturing preferred
- Experience with high-mix, low-volume or regulated production environments considered an asset Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes
- Understanding of optical assembly and inspection processes preferred
- Familiarity with: IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ESD controls, Quality systems and Traceability requirements
- Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs, and work instructions
- ERP/MRP system experience preferred
- Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
Preferred Certifications & Training
- Lean Manufacturing Certification
- 5S Training / Certification
- IPC Certification (IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001)
- NASA workmanship standards experience
- Supervisory or Management Courses
- Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma training considered an asset
The annual base salary range for this position is $70,100 to $100,000 in Cambridge, Ontario. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
This position is for a current vacancy.
About Honeywell Aerospace:
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
