Operations Supervisor

Position Summary Morse Machining, in partnership with the Scotia Investments Family of Companies, is a progressive and growing company based in Hantsport, Nova Scotia. We are looking for an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead our shop and field service team. You will oversee day-to-day operations, plan and schedule work, assist with estimating and quoting, review technical drawings, manage administrative tasks, and support the General Manager in growing the business. Reporting to the General Manager, this role is ideal for a dependable, hands-on leader who brings strong supervisory and organizational skills. You will support a skilled trades team that works across machining, millwright, fabrication, and field service, maintain strong customer service standards, and drive continuous improvement. You do not need to be a certified machinist or millwright to succeed in this role; we value proven leadership, technical understanding, and the ability to keep people and projects on track. This role could be a great fit if you have experience as a production or shop supervisor, maintenance supervisor or planner, fabrication or field service lead, project coordinator, or mechanical or engineering technologist. Key Responsibilities · Supervise and lead day-to-day operations for the shop and field service team, including assigning work and supporting machinists, millwrights, mechanics, apprentices, and other skilled trades employees. · Plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet customer requirements, production timelines, and project deadlines. · Monitor workflow, job progress, and resource allocation to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and on time. · Support estimating and quoting by reviewing job requirements, labour needs, materials, timelines, specifications, and customer expectations. · Oversee inventory management for parts, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment required to support shop and service operations. · Support the General Manager with business development by building strong customer relationships, identifying new work and service opportunities, and helping prepare quotes and proposals for new and existing customers. · Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements, and use CAD software to review, create, or update drawings as needed to support quoting, production, and quality control, ensuring work meets internal standards. · Coordinate deliveries, including CKF-related deliveries and other customer or supplier requirements. · Manage day-to-day administrative tasks for the shop and field service team, including maintaining accurate records related to work orders, estimates, schedules, inventory, quality, safety, and customer communication, and providing regular updates to the General Manager. Leadership, Safety, and Continuous Improvement · Provide coaching, guidance, and day-to-day supervision to employees, including setting clear expectations, giving regular feedback, supporting apprentices, and helping develop team capability. · Promote and support a strong safety culture through safe work practices, hazard identification, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. · Identify and implement practical process improvements that enhance efficiency, communication, safety, productivity, quality, and customer service. · Work collaboratively with trades employees, customers, suppliers, leadership, and other stakeholders to keep work moving and resolve issues effectively. Qualifications and Experience · Proven supervisory or leadership experience in a skilled trades, industrial, manufacturing, service, maintenance, machining, millwright, fabrication, or equipment repair environment, including operations or project coordination experience. A trade certification is not required. · Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, an…

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