Production Manager

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerkirk Capital is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily aircraft production and assembly operations. You will lead and coach teams, manage priorities, and ensure adherence to MOS, 5S, and quality procedures to meet the schedule and budget.

The role requires strong leadership, Lean experience, and the ability to drive safety and continuous improvement on the shop floor. On-site Calgary operations with close collaboration across the Operations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience.
• Lean manufacturing or project management experience is a plus.
• Strong planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimize MOS principles on the production floor.
• Set up daily expectations by area and employees; track target vs. actual.
• Maintain visualWork standards in the production flow line.
• Measure and report daily production performance by stage.
• Define and enforce safety standards and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Profile Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the primary purpose of the Production Manager is the execution of daily production plan in the aircraft manufacturing and assembly operations. Directly accountable to manage, coach and lead resources to meet production plan as well as takt time, including managing priorities, employee performance and behavior. Accountable for execution of Manufacturing Operation System (MOS) including daily floor meetings, resources management, Work order (WO) completion, ensure all employees are trained and follow safety policies, quality procedures and housekeeping (5S). The Production Manager is a key member of the management team who works closely with the Operations Director, Production Personnel and all support staff to ensure aircraft completion is achieved on time and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution of Manufacturing Operation System principles by assigning / setting up daily expectation by area and employees (target vs. actual) confirm expectations have been met on daily basis
• Implement and maintain visual standard work in the production flow line
• Measure and report on daily basis activities performed by stage (target vs. actual)
• Define and set safety standards and expectations to ensure all employees follow safety policies; participate in hazard risk assessments as well as safety policies and legislation
• Anticipate and react to potential production interruptions and aid in recovery to minimize production loss
• Perform incident investigations within timelines specified by the safety policy
• Coach / provide feedback as necessary to improve production and quality levels of all employees
• Confirm that all employees follow approved documentation as per “Quality Management System (QMS)” as well as proper completion of paperwork
• Lead, implement, ensure and manage time attendance policy
• Engage, propose and lead implementation of “ideas / improvements” on the production shop floor
• Accountable for leading and managing employee’s performance and behavior
• Confirm that all employees are trained and capable to perform their duties
• Perform any other related project or task as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• 5 + years of manufacturing management and supervisory experience
• Provide leadership, direction, mentorship and on the job training to production employees while creating a positive work environment
• Previous manufacturing management experience
• Lean manufacturing or project management is considered an asset
• Superior planning and trouble shooting skills
• Experience in facilitating meetings, training, etc.