Operations leader, Woodshop

Job summary

The Operations Leader manages unionized employees in the woodshop, overseeing production objectives, budgets, and product quality. They are responsible for coaching the team, standardizing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Job details

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. Why join us? At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise. Bombardier’s Benefits Program With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following: Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more) Competitive base salary Retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Program Tele Health Program What are your contributions to the team? As a Leader, Cabinetry Operations for the Global 7500 at Bombardier, reporting to the Director of Operations, you are responsible for managing unionized employees. Your role requires you to act as a coach and communicator. Establish and monitor the achievement of production objectives by planning, organizing, motivating, and coordinating the activities of a team assigned to the cutting room, assembly, and/or final integration. Manage your team’s budgets, ensure product quality and employee productivity (20 to 30 employees). Identify, document, and standardize key processes that lead to achieving objectives, and share best practices across the organization. Ensure continuous improvement, particularly through the use of problem-solving processes. Demonstrate leadership in alignment with Bombardier Aviation’s vision and values. Coach your team to develop talent within the organization. How to thrive in this role? You have strong management skills and ideally possess extensive experience in the aerospace industry. You have a college-level education or equivalent experience. Your values and vision align with the company’s philosophy. You are proficient in both French and English. You are capable of working under tight deadlines. You have at least five (5) years of experience. Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team! Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals. Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply. Job Operations leader, Woodshop Primary Location CFG - Des Sources Organization Aerospace Canada Shift Employee Status Regular Requisition 15432 Operations leader, Woodshop

What you’ll do

The Operations Leader manages unionized employees in the woodshop, overseeing production objectives, budgets, and product quality. They are responsible for coaching the team, standardizing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of experience, preferably in the aerospace industry, and possess strong management and communication skills. Proficiency in both French and English is required, along with a college-level education or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Dental insurance • Medical insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Retirement savings plan • Employee assistance program • Tele health program

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• French · Preferred
• Production Planning · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Management
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Communication
• Production planning
• Budget management
• Quality control
• Continuous improvement
• Problem-solving
• Aerospace industry knowledge
• French
• English

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Logistics