Production Leader (Segment 2; Aerospace)

Stratford, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 26, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$110,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Production Leader is responsible for supervising Team Leaders and managing production area boundaries to ensure efficient operations. They oversee staffing, production planning, financial controls, and safety compliance to improve productivity and quality.

Job details

Are you looking for a dynamic, team-based company with opportunity for development? If so, look no further! Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. is growing in leaps and bounds and is looking to add to its team of great, full-time employees. Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company, and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.Our Offering Competitive wages – wage range $90,000 - 110,000 (depending on education and experience); Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire; Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation; An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance); Employee Discount programs are available for all employees; Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas; This posting is for an existing vacancy; AI is not used to review our applicants. Your Key Responsibilities The role and duties of the PL are multi-faceted.Supervisor to Team Leaders is the most critical role of the PL and drives many of the other duties of the PL. These duties support the Team Leaders ability to execute at a high level. Examples of these duties are: EHS Advocate; Production Planning; Staffing, SFM & KPI’s; MOVE & CIP; Engineering/Technical Support; Financial Controls - Budget & PCR; Audits: PM, Safety, Training & Qualification, etc. The objective of the PL position is to lead those employees directly reporting to them as well as dotted line in the production area(s) under their responsibility and manage the boundaries of these areas. Boundary management is critical in ensuring their work areas are provided the necessary resources, materials, information and services from support areas. This in turn enables the work area(s) to operate efficiently, and effectively thus improving safety productivity, quality, costs and customer satisfaction. Standardization is ensured in a consistent and sustainable manner. Your Qualifications Technical degree preferred or comparable work experience preferably within Schaeffler Minimum of three years relevant experience as a Supervisor/Team Lead preferably within Schaeffler Demonstrated leadership skills and business acumen Broad manufacturing experience, preferably acquired within Schaeffler Good knowledge of production processes, measurement & inspection procedures, production planning and control, budget process, MS-Office and SAP Ability to manage and lead team leaders and other direct reports Strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Experience and knowledgeable of Safety and Health systems As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves. Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application. www.schaeffler.com/careers Your Contact Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. Jennifer Lois Alexander-Cormier +15192766582 Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidate must be able to pass Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment and criminal background check and be compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). NOTE: Exemptions to the Canadian government to grant temporary residents/international students access to their export controlled goods is required and takes a minimum of 2 months from offer acceptance for processing. This may delay start dates for candidates on temporary work permits. Keywords: Experienced; Manager; Full-Time; Unlimited; Production;

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have a technical degree or comparable work experience with at least three years in a supervisory or team lead role. Proficiency in production processes, SAP, and MS-Office is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.