Operations Manager (Military Business Unit)

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospace company is seeking an Operations Manager to lead production operations in Winnipeg. The role includes overseeing daily planning, fostering continuous improvement, and developing team capabilities. Candidates should have strong leadership and project management skills, preferably with a background in manufacturing. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand company processes and regulations.
• Aerospace MRO experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling to ensure operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to meet production standards.
• Manage team performance through hiring, training, and mentorship.

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

College diploma in engineering or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production management systems

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Overview:

As an Operations Manager within StandardAero’s Military Business Unit, you will be instrumental in ensuring smooth and efficient production operations that support our aerospace mission-critical programs. This role involves leading daily planning and scheduling, coordinating with multiple departments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to guide and develop your team while contributing to the achievement of strategic business objectives. We value strong leadership, collaboration, and a proactive approach to solving challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Directs the production planning and scheduling process according to sales volume, sales mix, inventory requirements and materials availability.
• Plans 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.
• Coordinates and liaises with production, supply, sales, engineering and customer service to ensure production standards and goals are achieved.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures needed to achieve the business unit's strategic operating goals.
• Performs capacity planning for equipment, floor space and manpower requirements in accordance with forecasted workload.
• Builds and develops team approaches to problem solving and continuous improvement concepts within the assigned area.
• Produces and maintains measures of performance to graphically display performance-related strengths and weaknesses within the cell.
• Monitors, controls and reports on the cell's capital expenditures in relation to budgeted amounts.
• Performs 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 participates in the business unit management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
• Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.
• May perform cell production tasks as required, depending on cell size and technical qualifications.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• 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.
• Aerospace MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) experience is a plus but not required.
• College diploma in engineering, business administration or related discipline.
• Several years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities