About the role
As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will directly influence the readiness of our Navy Fleet by ensuring that high‑quality products are built on schedule, supporting critical defence missions.
Your leadership of the will help to drive continuous improvement, delivering measurable gains in productivity and reliability.
The Work
The Manufacturing Supervisor will provide leadership, support, and daily direction to manufacturing and support employees; motivate and foster teamwork to ensure quality and business goals are achieved, coordinate workflow, monitor schedule, and provide status to management.
Additionally, the individual interacts effectively with other functional areas to support production goals and internal and external customers, and participates in process improvement events, including leading the Performance Management Teams (PMT) comprised of the multifunctional program team supporting the product line. The incumbent also prepares and conducts performance reviews, works with managers, supervisors and cross-functionally to solve assembly, test, and quality issues.
This position is very important to our success in Kanata and is the first step in the leadership team supporting our operators. Our operators are the key to success because they are the men and women that build, test, and troubleshoot the product that ultimately goes to our navy fleet.
Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a Canadian Citizen for consideration.
Who You Are
You excel at leading teams, communicating clearly across functions, and driving process improvements while maintaining a strong focus on quality and schedule. Your organizational acumen and Full Spectrum Leadership mindset enable you to resolve issues swiftly and keep operations running smoothly.
What you bring to the role
- Generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline
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Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
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Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with non‑exempt work force, management and other functions
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Must possess strong organizational and leadership skills
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Ability to work without direct supervision
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Capable of assigning work to hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes
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Capable of resolving/facilitating resolution of various production issues, working. simultaneously with supporting functional areas: Quality, Process Engineering, Engineering and Supply Chain
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Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and other software tools to monitor/report production status and support supervisory responsibilities (Timekeeping, performance management, training, recruiting, PMT presentations, etc.)
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Ability to support a flexible work schedule supporting overtime, off‑Fridays and/or weekends as required
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Ability to work effectively with urgency and determination, while maintaining Full Spectrum Leadership behaviours.
Additional skills desired for the role
- Experience with SAP and Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) Tools
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Knowledge of 6S Methodology
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Use of Machining equipment would be an asset.
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring
Pay Transparency
At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with all pay transparency requirements and believe sharing pay ranges for open roles can foster a more equitable workforce.
Salary Range
$86,500 - $113,500
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.
Security requirement for this role
Clearance required for role
