Production Manager

AAA Canada Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

AAA Academy

High performance equipment

Sick days

Career development

Major aerospace projects

Health & wellness program

Job summary

AAA Canada Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily aircraft manufacturing and assembly operations in Calgary.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery and continuous improvement across the MOS-driven production system. You are a strong people leader with aerospace or manufacturing background, capable of coaching teams, optimizing resources, and guiding performance with data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership in a production environment.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, or regulated manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop production teams.
• Strong understanding of production control, resource planning, and performance management.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Experience facilitating meetings, training sessions, and employee development programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily production plan to meet targets, schedules, and takt times.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Manage production priorities and resource allocation to ensure efficient workflow and on-time aircraft completion.
• Anticipate production challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions and downtime.
• Monitor production performance and drive accountability for results.
• Execute MOS principles and daily management practices.
• Establish clear daily expectations and performance targets for production teams.
• Conduct daily floor meetings and review production metrics, including target versus actual performance.
• Implement and maintain visual management systems and standard work.
• Measure, monitor, and report production activities and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Promote safety policies and regulatory requirements; participate in hazard assessments and corrective actions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and performance management to production personnel.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Ensure employees are trained, qualified, and equipped; manage attendance and conduct.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and encourage employee-driven ideas.
• Support special projects and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

MOS knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

QMS knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead daily aircraft manufacturing and assembly operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.

This position is ideal for a strong people leader with a background in aerospace or manufacturing environments who thrives in a fast-paced production setting and is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Operations

• Execute the daily production plan to meet operational targets, production schedules, and takt times.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Manage production priorities and resource allocation to ensure efficient workflow and on‑time aircraft completion.
• Anticipate production challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions and downtime.
• Monitor production performance and drive accountability for results.

Manufacturing Operations System (MOS)

• Execute Manufacturing Operations System (MOS) principles and daily management practices.
• Establish clear daily expectations and performance targets for production teams.
• Conduct daily floor meetings and review production metrics, including target versus actual performance.
• Implement and maintain visual management systems and standard work throughout the production environment.
• Measure, monitor, and report production activities and key performance indicators.

Quality & Safety Management

• Ensure compliance with all Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Ensure all employees maintain compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Champion housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S practices.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and performance management to production personnel.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Ensure employees are properly trained, qualified, and equipped to perform their duties.
• Manage attendance, employee conduct, and overall workforce engagement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and encourage employee-driven ideas and innovation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support special projects and operational initiatives as required.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Previous experience managing manufacturing operations, preferably within the aerospace, aviation, automotive, or highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop production teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, resource planning, production control, and performance management.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Experience facilitating meetings, training sessions, and employee development programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing or aircraft assembly experience.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Operations Systems (MOS), Lean Manufacturing principles, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management certification is considered an asset.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) environment.
• Familiarity with aircraft production, final assembly operations, or aerostructure manufacturing.

Advantages and benefits

• Permanent employment offering stability and security.
• Access to AAA Academy for ongoing professional development.
• Use of high performance and quality equipment.
• Sick days to ensure your well-being.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• Stimulating work environment with major projects in the aerospace, ground transportation and defense sectors.
• Health and wellness program.

Start an exciting adventure with AAA Canada, where every application opens the door to new possibilities. We don't just look at your resume; we're interested in the person behind it, your unique strengths, your passions and your potential for excellence.