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A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission - bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.\nAre you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!\nWe’re on the hunt for aProduction Supervisor on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.\nRole:\nThe Production Supervisor is responsible for the optimal conduct of production activities and for coaching the work team to ensure that products are manufactured according to standards, technical specifications and quality requirements.\nLeadership and People Management\nLeads various teams related to operations logistics and production\nReviews program requirements, assessment of constraints and resolution of operational conflicts\nActively works to improve work methods and processes related to production\nAdvises program and line managers on conflicting resource demands\nAssigns production staff according to the established production schedule\nCoaches, trains and actively participates in the development of the skills of the staff under supervision\nMonitors and expedites resource, material and operational availability within our quality standards\nCommunicates relevant information appropriately and works to develop the autonomy and efficiency of the team\nPerforms supervisory duties of operations within the context of his/her specified areas and with knowledge of the company's collective agreements\nIn addition to supervising direct employees in his/her group, the candidate will provide guidance and support to the entire production team in regards to their duties, programs and production management\nCommunicates with program planning and control staff to manage internal operations and mitigate risk\nInterfaces and communicates with program and line managers on a variety of incoming material, production and/or other issues\nMay act as back-up to the Production Manager in case of absence or delegation\nInterfaces and communicates with line managers as required on critical failures and recovery plans and may participate in senior management strategic resource initiatives in specified areas\nTrains and coaches employees in the specified area of expertise and participates in the evaluation of their performance by assessing their performance and recommending areas for development\nConducts interviews with potential new employees and recommend candidates to the Production Manager\nQualifications Required:\nBachelor's degree in Operations/Production Management, mechanical engineering, administration or related discipline.\nMinimum of 5 years of relevant management/supervision/control experience (quality, cost, schedule sensitive).\nKnowledge of electronic and mechanical technologies involved in space hardware production is an asset.\nExcellent understanding of planning tools and ERP logic. Knowledge of planning, purchasing, finance, and ERP system modules and understanding of how these modules interrelate.\nAdvanced Excel skills.\nAdvanced interpersonal communication skills.\nKnowledge of manufacturing processes is an asset.\nExperience in a unionized environment.\nBilingual French English (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office managers in Ontario).\n#LI-DM1 #IND1 #SP\nSpecial Considerations:\nSuccessful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at theSECRET status level II, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).\nSpecial Considerations:\nSuccessful candidates must obtain and holdsecurity clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).\nWe’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.\nWe have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.\nMDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.\nMDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. 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