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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Operations Supervisor - Paint Shop

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeMirabel, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A diploma in professional or collegiate studies is required.
  • At least 2 years of management experience in a unionized environment is required, ideally in manufacturing or aerospace.
  • Strong management skills are required.
  • Strong leadership, judgment, and flexibility are required, along with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • The candidate must be results-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, comfortable working under pressure, and have a sense of urgency.
  • Strong communication skills are required.
  • A good understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement is required.
  • Fluency in French and English is required.
  • The candidate must be aware of potential compliance risks and committed to acting with integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Exercise leadership in accordance with the company's vision and values.
  • Engage the team to meet strict deadlines while working under pressure.
  • Manage team performance using key performance indicators.
  • Manage workload and individual performance for unionized employees.
  • Ensure continuous improvement, including applying the problem-solving process.
  • Coach a team of 15–25 employees to develop their talent within the organization.
  • Identify, document, and standardize key processes that support achievement of objectives.
  • Optimize knowledge-sharing and the sharing of best practices across the organization.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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