Aerospace Production Leader - MOS & Continuous Improvement

AAA Canada Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

AAA Academy

High performance equipment

Sick days

Career development

Major aerospace projects

Health & wellness program

Job summary

AAA Canada Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily aircraft manufacturing and assembly operations in Calgary.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery and continuous improvement across the MOS-driven production system. You are a strong people leader with aerospace or manufacturing background, capable of coaching teams, optimizing resources, and guiding performance with data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership in a production environment.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, or regulated manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop production teams.
• Strong understanding of production control, resource planning, and performance management.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Experience facilitating meetings, training sessions, and employee development programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily production plan to meet targets, schedules, and takt times.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Manage production priorities and resource allocation to ensure efficient workflow and on-time aircraft completion.
• Anticipate production challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions and downtime.
• Monitor production performance and drive accountability for results.
• Execute MOS principles and daily management practices.
• Establish clear daily expectations and performance targets for production teams.
• Conduct daily floor meetings and review production metrics, including target versus actual performance.
• Implement and maintain visual management systems and standard work.
• Measure, monitor, and report production activities and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Promote safety policies and regulatory requirements; participate in hazard assessments and corrective actions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and performance management to production personnel.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Ensure employees are trained, qualified, and equipped; manage attendance and conduct.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and encourage employee-driven ideas.
• Support special projects and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

MOS knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

QMS knowledge

Job description

AAA Canada Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily aircraft manufacturing and assembly operations in Calgary.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery and continuous improvement across the MOS-driven production system. You are a strong people leader with aerospace or manufacturing background, capable of coaching teams, optimizing resources, and guiding performance with data.