The Production Manager assumes the accountability for leading a portion of an operation, or a shift, in the De Havilland Manufacturing/MRO asset cluster (as defined from time to time).The Production Manager has direct accountability for the production functions on an daily/weekly basis. The Production Manager acts as 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 Responsibilities 

• Provide leadership to ensure that the team remains aligned to the specific short-term goals and objectives set and meets daily/weekly/monthly targets as identified.
• Ensure 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 laws.
• Ensure employees have all required initial and recurrent training as directed by the organization.
• Establish and reinforce positive, respectful, transparent communications and interactions.
• Ensure the team has executable action plans in place to execute daily/weekly tasks and are monitored for risks, delays and issues on a daily basis.
• Ensure appropriate resources available for work tasks planned.
• Escalate operational risks, delays and other issues to appropriate level of management.
• Maintains awareness of employee ‘pulse’, ensure culture is in line with organizational direction, report issues as required.
• Ensure appropriate metrics are clearly defined, communicated to, and understood by, the underlying operational team.
• Provide daily and weekly updates on work progress to plan / mitigation plans.
• Ensure supervisors are providing support, training and development to individuals; performance is being managed; progressive discipline identified where required; performance improvement plans in place where needed.
• Ensure team is resourced to execute the work plans.
• Provide recommendations to improve process(es) and performance in the operation.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Aviation / Aerospace or equivalent combination of education / experience.
• Experience in Plating Operations and/or NADCAP would be considered an asset.
• 4+ years in progressively responsible aviation / aerospace leadership roles, preferably in a manufacturing or aerostructures environment.
• Prior experience in coaching and supervising both front line employees and supervisors/crew chiefs an asset.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives / programs.
• Superior planning and trouble shooting skills.
• Experience in facilitating meetings, training, etc. an asset.
• Successful 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.