Production Manager (MRO)

Summary 

The Production Manager assumes 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 a 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 Accountabilities

• Provide leadership to ensure that the team remains aligned to the specific short-term goals and objectives set and meets daily, weekly, and monthly targets as identified
• Ensure supervisors are enforcing all health and safety policies and 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, and 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 are available for work tasks planned
• Escalate operational risks, delays and other issues to appropriate level of management
• Maintains awareness of employee ‘pulse’, ensures culture is in line with organizational direction, and reports issues as required

Additional Accountabilities

• 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 / mitigate plans
• Ensure supervisors are providing support, training and development to individuals; performance is being managed; progressive discipline identified where required; and performance improvement plans are in place where needed
• Ensure team is resourced to execute the work plans
• Provide recommendations to improve processes and performance in the operation

Personal Attributes  

• Communicates effectively
• Actively listens
• Respects others
• Sound judgement
• Takes accountability
• Possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Has integrity
• Is results-orientation
• Is adaptable
• Is resilient

Education & Experience 

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Aviation / Aerospace or equivalent combination of education / experience
• Valid M1 or M2 license an asset
• 4+ years in progressively responsible aviation and aerospace leadership roles, preferably in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Prior experience in coaching and supervising both front-line employees and supervisors/crew chiefs is an asset
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and programs
• Superior planning and trouble shooting skills
• Experience in facilitating meetings, training, etc. is an asset

Other Requirements

• 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.