Director of Operations

NWI Precision; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NWI Precision in Toronto seeks an experienced Director of Operations to optimize manufacturing, drive throughput, quality, efficiency, and safety, and set strategies for growth and supply chain optimization.

You will manage production planning, scheduling, inventory, and logistics, leading a high-performance team while ensuring AS9100 compliance and a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years of Lean and Continuous Improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize all manufacturing operations, including scheduling, forecasting, production control, inventory control and quality.
• Drive long-range strategic planning for manufacturing, growth, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and related regulations; champion a culture of safety and quality.
• Lead and mentor the operations leadership team to build a high-performance organization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or Process Engineering

Job description

NWI Precision specializes in high-precision machining of helicopter masts, turbine shafts, engine thrust links, and nuclear pressure vessel components used in the aerospace and nuclear industries worldwide. NWI Precision’s 120,000 sq. ft. facility is located at 9 Fenmar Drive in Toronto. Our dedicated team prides themselves on delivering the highest quality products, to specifications and on time. NWI Precision is currently seeking an experienced Director of Operations.

The Director of Operations is responsible for overall optimization of the manufacturing operation. The role will include setting and meeting targets for production throughput, quality, efficiency and safety. The Director of Operations will deliver strategies for future production growth, inventory management and supply chain optimization.

The role will also champion and hold the Operation organization responsible to all operating procedures and standardized work instructions. Functions reporting to the role include manufacturing, planning & scheduling, and logistics. This position is responsible for all aspects of cost, quality, and schedule of the operations, as well as the overall day to day management of direct reports to exceed customers expectation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain safety, quality and regulation compliance relating to the production facility.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to support the company’s growth and ensure the effective use of resources.
• Drive the long-range strategic planning process for manufacturing operations by overseeing and managing all manufacturing operations, including scheduling and forecasting, production control, inventory control, and quality.
• Plan and forecast future requirements such as new machinery, workcentres, regulation requirements, plant layouts and workforce requirements.
• Lead adoption of new processes or products into manufacturing and product readiness for commercial launch with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, customers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Develop and mentor the operations leadership team to building a strong, high-performance organization.
• Maintain an environment of corrective action and quality processes.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and AS13000 regulations and standards within the manufacturing and operations organization.
• Create and deliver a culture of quality, safety, standardization, throughput, adherence to process & timelines and effective results focusing on continuous improvement across cross-functional levels of manufacturing.

EXPECTATIONS

• >95% OTD
• No RMA
• Reducing NCR and scrap month after month
• Scrap below 1%
• Increase productivity and Efficiency month after month according to company approved budget
• Meet financials targets for the Budget approved by the company

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor degree in or related to Engineering, Industrial Management, or Process Engineering.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership
• 5+ years of Lean and Continuous Improvement experience

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

• 10 years’ experience in operations management in an aerospace or tier 1 manufacturing company
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing high-performance teams
• Strong business acumen with experience in strategic planning and financial management.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Knowledge of industry principles such as lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies
• Expertise in regulatory requirements and industry standards for aerospace manufacturing

NWI Precision will make reasonable accommodations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless undue hardship to NWI Precision would result. Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a job should provide details to Human Resources.

NWI Precision is strongly committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the customers and organizations we serve.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé in response to this posting or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of NWI Precision. NWI Precision will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.