Production Supervisor (Day Shift)

Job summary

The Production Supervisor leads a manufacturing team to ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met for flight simulator production. They are responsible for managing daily operations, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Job details

Manufacturing assembly, production team leadership, continuous improvement and high-precision manufacturing. As a Production Supervisor, you will lead a manufacturing team responsible for building CAE's industry-leading flight simulators. You will oversee daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity and delivery objectives are achieved while supporting a collaborative and high-performing team environment. We are looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys working on the production floor, solving problems and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Description Join a manufacturing team where your impact will be direct and visible. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day production activities while ensuring safety, quality, operational performance and employee development. This position is ideal for a leader who can engage teams, improve processes and contribute to achieving production goals in a complex, technology-driven environment. Responsibilities Supervise, coach and develop a team of production employees in a manufacturing environment Manage daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, productivity and delivery objectives are achieved Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality and manufacturing standards Monitor production schedules and proactively address issues that may impact project milestones and delivery timelines Coordinate workforce allocation, materials and resources to support production requirements Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and productivity Lead continuous improvement and change management initiatives Establish, implement and maintain production procedures and operational standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing objectives and customer commitments Manage employees in accordance with company policies and collective agreements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 5 years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment Experience managing production schedules, workforce planning and operational performance Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment Experience working in a unionized environment Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies Knowledge of manufacturing health and safety best practices Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Experience working in a complex, technology-driven or evolving manufacturing environment Strong communication skills in both French and English Preferred Qualifications Experience leading teams through organizational or operational change Demonstrated ability to engage employees and foster adoption during periods of change Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Results-oriented mindset with a proactive approach Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience in aerospace, defence or other complex manufacturing industries Benefits Group insurance Telemedicine services Employee Assistance Program Employee stock purchase plan Group RRSP Defined benefit pension plan Sabbatical leave Enhanced parental leave #LI-IT1 About CAE At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success. Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity & Accommodations CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed. Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Production Supervisor leads a manufacturing team to ensure safety, quality, and productivity objectives are met for flight simulator production. They are responsible for managing daily operations, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or operations field and possess at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role. Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, production scheduling, and working within a unionized environment is required.

Benefits

• Group insurance
• Telemedicine services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Group RRSP
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Sabbatical leave
• Enhanced parental leave

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Production supervision
• Team leadership
• Manufacturing operations
• Continuous improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Workforce planning
• Production scheduling
• Change management
• Health and safety compliance
• Problem-solving
• Operational performance analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Process improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Employee development
• Operational Performance Management
• Data Privacy
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Change Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Development Environment
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Industrial Engineering
• Problem Solving
• Lean Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Workforce Planning
• Team Leadership
• Telehealth
• Timelines
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Production Supervisor
• Production Shift Supervisor
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

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