Associate Manager, Operations Management

L3Harris; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense technology company in Mirabel is seeking an Associate Manager, Operations Management. The role involves managing and directing operations teams, ensuring compliance with production schedules and quality standards. Candidates should have a college diploma or degree in a relevant field, at least six years of operations management experience in aerospace, and be bilingual in French and English. Join a team committed to innovation and inclusiveness, where excellence and professional growth are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in operations management within the aerospace sector.
• Experience supervising teams, preferably with unionized employees.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage work teams according to company guidelines.
• Plan and coordinate component repair and overhaul activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with employees.
• Analyze the impact of constraints on delivery.

Skills

Operations management

Team supervision

Customer-oriented mindset

Planning and organization

Bilingualism (French and English)

MS Office Suite

SAP knowledge

Education

College diploma or bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate Manager, Operations Management

Job Location: Mirabel, QC

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Salary Range: 90 000$ - 140 000$

About your next challenge as an Associate Manager, Operations Management:

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Operations Management, the Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for managing, organizing, prioritizing, and directing a group of unionized employees dedicated to operations. The role ensures adherence to production schedules and compliance with quality, timeline, and cost requirements. The Assistant Manager also promotes L3Harris values within the teams to support a professional culture and ensure excellence in maintenance activities.

What will you do:

• Manage work teams in accordance with the collective agreement and company guidelines;
• Plan, organize, and coordinate component repair and overhaul activities in collaboration with team leaders, ensuring customer requirements are met while respecting quality standards, budgets, and delivery deadlines;
• Communicate project progress to teams in alignment with organizational objectives and priorities;
• Maintain effective, respectful, and harmonious working relationships with employees.
• Oversee team work schedules;
• Review and approve employee timesheets;
• Support teams in resolving technical issues;
• Ensure personnel possess the skills required to perform their duties (coaching, training) and foster succession development through effective competency management;
• Promote and uphold workplace health and safety by enforcing applicable rules and guidelines;
• Act as a change agent and encourage employees to propose continuous improvement initiatives;
• Maintain a collaborative environment with other supervisors and internal/external departments;
• Establish and maintain performance indicators with the team to ensure smooth operational execution;
• Analyze and communicate the impact of constraints (planning, materials, engineering) to minimize delivery impacts, in collaboration with the Program team;
• Manage special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the teams;
• Foster a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with technical and quality standards.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, operations management, aeronautics) or equivalent experience;
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in operations management within the aerospace sector;
• Experience supervising teams (experience with unionized employees is an asset);
• Strong customer- and results-oriented mindset, with integrity aligned to organizational values;
• Excellent planning, work organization, and priority management skills;
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal abilities;
• Demonstrated leadership, availability, flexibility, attention to detail, stress management, and customer service orientation;
• Bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written. The knowledge of the English language, other than the French language is necessary due to contractual requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Knowledge of SAP.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada Reliability status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.