JOB OVERVIEWThe Manufacturing, Repair & Overhaul Manager, reports to the Senior Manager, Maintenance and has general accountability of all processes, policies and personnel assigned to the Manufacturing, Planning and Repair Shops. Departments include: Manufacturing Planning & Administration Group, Structures Shop, Component Overhaul Shop, Heat Treating, Resistance Welding, Plating Shop, Paint Shop, Composite Shop, & Machine Shop.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOperations- Participates in the development of viable goals and objectives that are consistent with company directives
- Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing operations, programs, services, activities, and/or functions to ensure goals and objectives are achieved and carried out
- Continually monitors and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities and/or functions of assigned area for effectiveness, efficiency, quality improvement, and compliance with applicable regulations
- Identifies and analyzes problems, deficiencies, and non-compliance within assigned area, making recommendations for taking corrective action to appropriately address them
- Meets with staff on a regular basis or as necessary to communicate instructions, share information, discuss and assess problems or progress made, and to cover other pertinent topic and issues
- Ensures that necessary reports, correspondence, documentation, administrative actions, files, and records are correctly prepared, completed, maintained, and/or processed, in accordance with applicable guidelines and directives
- Person Responsible for Manufacturing (PRM) - certified by Transport Canada - to oversee the manufacturing of aeronautical products in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations & Standards.
Relationships and communication- Develops and maintains direct working relationships with staff members and pertinent external parties to ensure necessary cooperation and support
- Effectively communicates with subordinates, in a responsible, authoritative, and tactful manner
- Properly exchanges and disseminates necessary information; keeps pertinent parties informed of status of activities
- Responds appropriately to inquiries, requests for assistance, complaints, etc. from departmental staff and external parties
- Effectively interacts with TCCA in relation to all KFA Person Responsible for Manufacturing responsibilities
- Serves as member of applicable management team(s), appropriately participating in team decision-making and associated activities
Human resource and employee relations functions- Interviews applicants and makes appropriate selection recommendations according to applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Appropriately assigns work to employees, considering pertinent factors such as available resources, staff ability, and workload
- Monitors and approves staff leave usage while ensuring adequate coverage is maintained
- Appropriately reviews, recommends, and/or initiates disciplinary actions according to applicable KFA policies, procedures, and guidelines, carefully considering options available
Policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines- Appropriately participates in developing, reviewing, revising, recommending, interpreting, and/or maintaining pertinent policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring conformity with applicable regulations
- Ensures, or works with others to ensure, that pertinent policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines are implemented in an effective and timely manner
- Keeps abreast of regulatory, management directives, organizational, or other changes or initiatives that may affect assigned area, analyzes impact, and recommends or takes necessary action to address them
- Reviews and revises all assigned company manuals including procedures, policy, and supplements
Training- Provides specialized technical assistance and direction to staff, as needed
- Assures all training is consistent and current, and all policy requirements are met
- Review staff training requirements based on current equipment and process changes
Documentation, service contracts and reports- Maintains confidentiality of records according to established guidelines
- Completes all forms and documentation in accordance regulations and company policies
- Writes concise, accurate and organized reports and correspondence according to established protocols
- Maintains files accurately and in proper order
- Completes accurate reports and logs, as required, and submits to the appropriate personnel on a timely basis
- Monitor department health through the development of specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Positive leadership and a strong team orientation- Defines goals and/or required results at beginning of performance period
- Communicates regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals and/or required results, providing specific feedback, and initiating corrective action when defined goals and/or required results are not met
- Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals, obtains and considers all relevant information in evaluations
- Motivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and ensures training and development opportunities are appropriate
Budgets and resources - Conducts and/or participates in the proper and timely preparation and submittal of budget requests for funds, based on adequate identification, assessment, and justification of assigned area's fiscal needs
- Resourcefully utilizes allocated budget to cost-effectively meet needs of assigned area
- Monitors expenditures to ensure they remain within allocated budget, initiating action necessary to avoid deficit spending
- Cost oversight review of all invoicing requests in accordance with customer approved quotes and standard company invoicing policies
- Ensures that fiscal management and associated activities are properly conducted in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Ensures that assigned resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, etc.) are properly managed, utilized, maintained, documented, and accounted for
- Ensure the proper development, review, documentation, implementation, and/or administration of contractual agreements
- Development of complex business cases including cost/benefit analysis to secure assets required to improve quality, quantity, and capabilities of KF Aerospace
REQUIREMENTS - Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Aerospace or similar
- A minimum of 7+ years of Leadership experience in a Manufacturing or Aviation setting
- Working knowledge of Transport Canada regulations
- Technical Training in one or more shops disciplines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
- Detailed knowledge of Manufacturing specifications, process, and procedures
- Professional public presentation and organizational skills
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- A communicative and enthusiastic personality
- Ability to multitask, be flexible and adaptive
- Financial literacy in relation to a comprehensive understanding of the drivers of growth, profitability, and the company's financial KPI's
- Business acumen in relation to understanding and dealing with risks and opportunities of the assigned area
- Continuous improvement of products, services, or processes
- Proficient in organizing resources and establishing priorities
BENEFITSFull-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):
- Health and Dental
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Health Spending Account
- Wellness Spending Account
- Paid vacation and Personal time off
- Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Free financial advice
- A bonus program based on organizational performance
HOW TO APPLY Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Manager-Manufacturing, Repair & Overhaul position at kfaero.ca/careers today!
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