Production Supervisor (Evening Shift)
CAE · Montreal (St. Laurent)
- Metro
- Montreal (St. Laurent)
- Craft
- eVTOL
- Job Type
- Manufacturing
About the role
About this Role
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.
Duties & 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
English proficiency is required for this role as it involves regular interaction with colleagues, customers and partners located outside of Quebec.
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
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.