Production Controller

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Sidney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is seeking a Production Controller for its Victoria facility. This role involves managing urgent manufacturing requirements, ensuring parts are delivered timely, and supporting a team of Production Planners. The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a manufacturing environment and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years planning, scheduling, or administrating in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings preferred.
• Experience in the aviation industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee expedition & shortage management requirements.
• Execute manufacturing expedite & shortage process.
• Communicate requirements to manufacturing and procurement teams.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Administration

Communication

Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes

Job description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

Job Summary:

The Production Controller oversees all expedition & shortage management requirements in the Victoria manufacturing facility. This includes AOG (Aircraft on Ground) orders, late or critical sales orders, parts for special projects, and shortages for internal assembly lines. The Production Controller will also work with the internal DHC team on finding alternate solutions for problematic parts along with supporting a team of Production Planners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain Viking’s manufacturing expedite & shortage process in line with defined procedures and policies.
• Maintain manufacturing priorities in the ERP system.
• Liaise between internal departments on urgent requirements and shortages.
• Provide support for internal customers on prospective manufactured parts.
• Communicate jig/line stop requirements to manufacturing and procurement teams.
• Provide guidance to Configuration Management on part planning attributes.
• Assist management in developing production plans.
• Support estimating and quoting activities.
• Support the team of Production Planners.
  
  
  

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years planning, scheduling, or administrating in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Computer skills to competently interact with an ERP system, manage Microsoft Excel worksheets, draft formal emails, and digitally sign-off documents.
• Communication skills must be sufficient to adequately convey detailed technical information in an English-speaking work environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings is preferred.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System is preferred (AS9100, ISO9001).
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes is preferred (assembly, machining, sheetmetal).
• Aviation industry experience is preferred.
  
  
  

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.