Production Lab Supervisor (IPC), Cambridge

Job Description The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved. This role oversees production teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on optics, electronics assembly, continuous improvement, and customer compliance standards including IPC and/or NASA requirements. You will be reporting to Sr Material Management Manager and you’ll work onsite at Cambridge, ON.

Responsibilities Production&Operations

Supervise daily production activities to meet schedule attainment and customer delivery requirements

Monitor throughput, labor utilization, efficiency, and productivity metrics

Coordinate staffing and workflow to support changing production demands

Support build planning, line balancing, and capacity alignment

Drive plan vs. actual performance tracking and corrective actions

Ensure adherence to quality standards and manufacturing procedures

Leadership&Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop production employees and team leads

Identify and train the Supervisor Successor of‘tomorrow’

Conduct performance reviews, training, and employee development plans

Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture

Support conflict resolution and employee engagement initiatives

Ensure compliance with company policies and health&safety standards

Quality&Technical Oversight

Support production of electronic and/or optical assemblies

Ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer specifications

Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Maintain documentation and traceability requirements for regulated manufacturing environments

Continuous Improvement

Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S activities

Identify opportunities for waste reduction and process optimization

Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Support visual management and KPI tracking on the production floor

Site Training Supervisor

Ensure compliance with IPC standards through the site’s Certification Training Plan, including the skills Matrix

Manage IPC trainers/training certifications and arrange onsite re‑certifications

Manage any new training opportunities (e.g., NASA certs)

Qualifications The Honeywell building is a controlled goods program environment. Candidates must be eligible for CGP and CSP security clearance.

MUST HAVE

Diploma or Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related technical field.

Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in an operations or a clean room production laboratory environment.

Minimum 3 years of experience working with IPC standards and/or NASA quality requirements.

WE VALUE

Experience in electronics and/or optics manufacturing preferred

Experience with high‑mix, low‑volume or regulated production environments considered an asset

Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes

Understanding of optical assembly and inspection processes preferred

Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑01, ESD controls, Quality systems and Traceability requirements

Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs, and work instructions

ERP/MRP system experience preferred

Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills

Strong leadership and team‑building capabilities

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities

Experience leading cross‑functional teams

Preferred Certifications&Training

Lean Manufacturing Certification

5S Training / Certification

IPC Certification (IPC‑A‑610 and/or J‑STD‑01)

NASA workmanship standards experience

Supervisory or Management Courses

Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma training considered an asset

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,100 to $100,000 in Cambridge, Ontario. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is for a current vacancy.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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