Production Manager

Job Description:

The Production Manager assumes the accountability for leading a portion of an operation, or a shift, in the De Havilland MRO. The Production Manager has direct accountability for the production functions on a daily/weekly basis. The Production Manager acts as a direct liaison between direct employees/supervision and the Operations Manager or the Director of Maintenance. The Production Manager has primary accountability for ensuring the execution of the short-term objectives for the team. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership to ensure that the team remains aligned to the specific short-term goals and objectives set and meets daily/weekly/monthly targets as identifiedEnsure supervisors are enforcing all health and safety policies/procedures in the site; support and resource all health and safety activities including meetings, investigations, audits, etc.Ensure the direct staff and supervisors remain compliant with all applicable regulations (including Transport Canada), standards and lawsEnsure employees have all the required initial and recurrent training as directed by the organizationEstablish and reinforce positive, respectful, transparent communications and interactionsEnsure the team has executable action plans in place to execute daily/weekly tasks and are monitored for risks, delays and issues on a daily basisEnsure appropriate resources available for work tasks plannedEscalate operational risks, delays and other issues to an appropriate level of managementMaintains awareness of employee ‘pulse’, ensure culture is in line with organizational direction, report issues as requiredAdditional AccountabilitiesEnsure appropriate metrics are clearly defined, communicated to, and understood by, the underlying operational teamProvide daily and weekly updates on work progress to plan / mitigation plansEnsure supervisors are providing support, training and development to individuals; performance is being managed; progressive discipline identified where required; performance improvement plans in place where neededEnsure team is resourced to execute the work plansProvide recommendations to improve process(es) and performance in the operationQualificationsCertificate, Diploma or Degree in Aviation / Aerospace or equivalent combination of education / experienceValid M1 or M2 license an asset4+ years in progressively responsible aviation / aerospace leadership roles, preferably in a manufacturing or aerostructures environmentPrior experience in coaching and supervising both front line employees and supervisors/crew chiefs an assetExperience in continuous improvement initiatives / programsSuperior planning and trouble shooting skillsExperience in facilitating meetings, training, etc. an assetSuccessful applicant must be eligible to attain and hold Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)Travel may be required; therefore, the successful candidate must maintain the ability to legally travel both domestically and internationally.

Job Ident #: 2164

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com

Throughout an impressive 75-year history of producing various models of aircraft in Canada and for the world, De Havilland has always proudly been known for its adaptability and dependability. Being responsible for creating some 3,500 aircraft—includ...

Supported Manufacturers:
De Havilland

Supported Models:
Dash 8-400

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Job Info

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com