Job Category: Manufacturing
Location: Cobourg, ON
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. We support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.
We’re hiring a Production Supervisor to join our Operations team at Cameco’s Cobourg facility. In this role, you’ll lead and support daily manufacturing activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. As a member of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Quality Verification, Maintenance, Process, Engineering, Janitorial, and Logistics, while supporting other site groups to help achieve Cameco Fuel Manufacturing’s objectives.
Position and Responsibilities
Located at our Cobourg facility, this position involves the following responsibilities:
- Oversight of employees to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with procedures and training while maintaining proper and complete documentation.
- Conventional safety management activities such as incident investigation and corrective actions as well as the advancement of our safety culture.
- Completion of Job Task Observations and safety oversight activities.
- Stake Holder involvement to ensure production adheres to CFM’s expectations regarding Safety, Environment, Product Quality, and Production Unit Cost.
- Analyse situations on the shop floor and make the necessary changes to personnel or engage the appropriate support groups to address issues in a timely manner.
- Provide leadership and direction to shop floor employees and salaried support staff to ensure a respectful workplace and enhance employee engagement.
- Improve performance of the organization through employee coaching and skills development.
- Seek out and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, throughput, efficiencies, on-time deliveries and cost reductions.
- Encourage and facilitate employee participation in site activities and improvement efforts.
- Participate and support implementation of new Capital Projects.
Position Details:
- Directly supervise production employees and other shop floor employees as required
- Manage a group working a three-shift rotation
- This job is currently a straight day job opportunity however, shift work may be required in support of business requirements.
Education and Qualifications
Requirements of the position:
- Leadership experience in manufacturing (5+ years)
- Demonstrated competence in lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement systems (e.g., Six Sigma, TQM, Lean Manufacturing)
- Proven leadership, communication (written and verbal), problem solving and relationship building skills
Assets:
- Post-secondary education (college or university); Engineering, Science, Business or Materials Management.
- Knowledge and experience using investigation tools (5-why, cause-mapping etc.)
- Awareness of quality systems such as CSA, N285, N299
- Knowledge and experience working in an ISO 14000 system
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment substance test
- Criminal Background Check
Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes
- Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
- Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
- Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities
- Relocation costs
Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.
Req ID #: 41992
Competition number: CFM 26-09
Posted: March 20, 2026
Posting end date: April 2, 2026
Salary Range: $108,000.00-$135,000.00
The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will involve work at Safety-Sensistve Sites or in Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.
Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.
