Director, Industrualization

Insight Global; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Calgary is seeking a Director of Industrialization to oversee the construction and operational readiness of a new manufacturing campus. This pivotal role involves integrating facility infrastructure with production systems to ensure efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing and will lead a team of Industrialization Managers. The position offers a permanent, on-site role with a focus on leadership and project management, essential for large-scale aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, industrial project management, or facility design.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success managing large-scale aerospace construction and industrialization projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and operational readiness of a new aerospace manufacturing campus.
• Ensure infrastructure and production systems are integrated for efficient operations.
• Hire and lead a team of Industrialization Managers.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Industrial project management

Facility design

Project management skills

Stakeholder communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Industrial Management

P.Eng., PMP, PMI, or MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Director of Industrialization for a leading aerospace client in Calgary, Alberta 5 times a week on site on a permanent basis. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving the design, construction, and operational readiness of a new aerospace manufacturing campus. You’ll ensure that facility infrastructure and production systems are fully integrated to support efficient, safe, and scalable operations. This Director will also be hiring 8 Industrialization Managers that will be joining the team.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, industrial project management, or facility design.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success managing large-scale aerospace construction and industrialization projects.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft assembly, tooling, and facility systems integration.
• Experience developing manufacturing layouts and flow for new or relocated operations.
• Experience leading a team of 5 or more people.
• Exceptional project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Industrial Management; P.Eng., PMP, PMI , or MBA preferred.