Manager, Operations (Helicopter Business Unit)

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company in Manitoba seeks an Operations Manager to oversee production processes. Responsibilities include directing planning, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring production standards are achieved. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience, strong project management skills, and a college diploma in a related field. This position offers competitive health benefits, a pension plan, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance

Pension plan 100% company match; up to 5%

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong project management skills demonstrated through relevant experience.
• Ability to follow company processes and export compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the production planning and scheduling process according to sales volume.
• Coordinate with production, supply, sales, engineering and customer service.
• Monitor production yields daily and make adjustments to maintain delivery schedules.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Oral communication

Written communication

Project management

Education

College diploma in engineering, business administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production management systems

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

The Production Services Operations Manager oversees chemicals, cleaning, and NDT of material, bearing inspection and balancing for several engine lines within the business unit.

What you’ll do:

• Direct the production planning and scheduling process according to sales volume, sales mix, inventory requirements and materials availability.
• Plan day-to-day operations, assigns manpower, authorizes overtime and controls costs.
• Monitors production yields on a daily basis; makes adjustments as necessary to maintain delivery schedules.
• Coordinate and liaise with production, supply, sales, engineering and customer service to ensure production standards and goals are achieved.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures needed to achieve the business unit's strategic operating goals.
• Perform capacity planning for equipment, floor space and manpower requirements in accordance with forecasted workload.
• Build and develop team approaches to problem solving and continuous improvement concepts within the assigned area.
• Produce and maintain measures of performance to graphically display performance-related strengths and weaknesses within the cell.
• Monitor, control and report on the cell's capital expenditures in relation to budgeted amounts.
• Perform administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the cell, including the selecting of employees, pay administration, budget administration, employee safety, employee counseling and motivation, organization goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed within the cell.
• Actively participate in the business unit management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
• Exercise authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
• Carry out special projects as assigned. May perform cell production tasks as required, depending on cell size and technical qualifications.

What Skills You’ll need:

Basic Qualifications

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills demonstrated through 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company instructions, company processes, administrative policies and procedures, and export compliance regulations.
• 5+years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Preferred Requirement

• College diploma in engineering, business administration or related discipline.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance
• Pension plan 100% company match; up to 5%
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.