Job Title:  Production Supervisor

🚀 We're Hiring: Production Supervisor

🕒 Full-Time | 🔐 Security Clearance Required | 📍 Medicine Hat, Alberta

Drive strategic growth in global defence.

Join QinetiQ Target Systems Canada (QTSC) as a Production Supervisor

🌍 About QinetiQ

QinetiQ is a global leader in defence, security, and critical infrastructure. With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we’re united by a mission to protect lives and secure the future through innovation.

Our Medicine Hat site plays a key role in delivering advanced uncrewed vehicle systems (UVS) and supporting global defence operations.

🧭 About the Role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily manufacturing operations in our production facility while leading a team of production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output. This role is accountable for meeting production targets, maintaining compliance with regulatory and company standards, and fostering high-performance, engaged workforce. The Production Supervisor will oversee and participate in the manufacture, repair, acceptance testing and certification of the assemblies and sub-assemblies that support uncrewed vehicle systems and associated equipment.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of production employees, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Lead all aspects of employee lifecycle management including hiring support, onboarding, training, performance management, and offboarding.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set clear objectives, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to team members.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, and timekeeping, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet operational needs.
• Collaborate with the Production Planner to develop and execute achievable production schedules aligned with customer requirements and capacity.
• Monitor production progress, address bottlenecks, and adjust schedules or resources to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ensure workforce allocation is optimized to meet production demands while maintaining efficiency and cost control. This includes labour cost management, scrap& rework costs as well as overtime approvals.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available to support production schedules.
• Partner with Production Engineering to develop, review, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to investigate non-conformances (NCRs), implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive root cause analysis.
• Build upon and maintain the competency and skills matrix for production employees; ensure assessments are completed and documented.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate training, cross-training, and development plans to enhance workforce capability and flexibility.
• Promote adherence to all safety protocols, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful work environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Promote and participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing production efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality.
• Prepare and present regular production reports for management, outlining key performance indicators (KPIs), production goals, and areas for improvement.
• Reliable and committed to adopting, upholding, and complying with QinetiQ values, ethics, policies and procedures including health and safety, work in line with the ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015, general data protection regulations and use of IT, HR policies and procedures, equality and diversity, security and confidentiality, and code of conduct etc.
• To meet changing business needs, it may be necessary to make some amendments to the role purpose and accountabilities, and to take on additional responsibilities.
• Ensure production employees receive regular performance feedback through ongoing coaching, structured mid‑year check‑ins, and formal annual performance reviews, maintaining clear documentation and alignment with organizational performance management processes.

🎓 What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field, military programs, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Mechanical/electrical subsystems
• Solid troubleshooting abilities and techniques  
• An understanding of Project Management
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is an asset.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.

💡 Skills That Set You Apart 

• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, and team development skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

🔐 Security & Safety Requirements

• Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
• Ability to obtain a Canadian Class 2 Security clearance.
• Must have a clean background history and obtain criminal record check.

🌟 Why QinetiQ?

We offer a high-performing, inclusive, and hybrid work environment where you can thrive, grow, and make a real impact. Our people-first culture supports your wellbeing and career development.

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Extended health and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working practices and employee-led networks

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🏡 Why Medicine Hat?

Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life — one of Canada’s sunniest cities, affordable housing, short commutes, and easy access to outdoor recreation. It’s an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

Learn more about relocating to Medicine Hat:
👉 www.movetomedicinehat.ca

📩 Ready to lead the future of defence?

Apply now and help us shape a safer, more secure world through innovation and collaboration.

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