Production Manager - Afternoon Shift

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

$85K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering (aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing) or related field
  • 5+ years of manufacturing management and supervisory experience
  • Experience in providing leadership and mentorship to production employees
  • Previous manufacturing management expertise in relevant environments
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing or project management is a plus
  • Strong planning and troubleshooting skills
  • Proficient in facilitating meetings and training sessions

Responsibilities

  • Execute Manufacturing Operation System principles by setting daily expectations for areas and employees
  • Implement and maintain visual standards in production flow lines
  • Measure and report daily activities against targets
  • Define safety standards and ensure compliance among all employees
  • Anticipate production interruptions and aid in recovery efforts
  • Conduct incident investigations according to safety policy timelines
  • Coach and provide feedback to improve production and quality metrics
  • Ensure adherence to Quality Management System regulations and paperwork completion
  • Lead attendance policy implementation and management
  • Propose and lead implementation of production improvements
  • Manage and evaluate employee performance and behavior
  • Confirm employee training and competency for assigned roles

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and paramedical benefits
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP/DPSP retirement savings program
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
Full Job Description
Profile Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the primary purpose of the Production Manager is the execution of daily production plan in the aircraft manufacturing and assembly operations. Directly accountable to manage, coach and lead resources to meet production plan as well as takt time, including managing priorities, employee performance and behavior. Accountable for execution of Manufacturing Operation System (MOS) including daily floor meetings, resources management, Work order (WO) completion, ensure all employees are trained and follow safety policies, quality procedures and housekeeping (5S). The Production Manager is a key member of the management team who works closely with the Operations Director, Production Personnel and all support staff to ensure aircraft completion is achieved on time and budget.

NOTE:This role will oversee an afternoon shift that runs from 2:00PM till 12:30AM

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execution of Manufacturing Operation System principles by assigning / setting up daily expectation by area and employees (target vs. actual) confirm expectations have been met on daily basis
  • Implement and maintain visual standard work in the production flow line
  • Measure and report on daily basis activities performed by stage (target vs. actual)
  • Define and set safety standards and expectations to ensure all employees follow safety policies; participate in hazard risk assessments as well as safety policies and legislation
  • Anticipate and react to potential production interruptions and aid in recovery to minimize production loss
  • Perform incident investigations within timelines specified by the safety policy
  • Coach / provide feedback as necessary to improve production and quality levels of all employees
  • Confirm that all employees follow approved documentation as per "Quality Management System (QMS)" as well as proper completion of paperwork
  • Lead, implement, ensure and manage time attendance policy
  • Engage, propose and lead implementation of "ideas / improvements" on the production shop floor
  • Accountable for leading and managing employee's performance and behavior
  • Confirm that all employees are trained and capable to perform their duties
  • Perform any other related project or task as required


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
  • 5 + years of manufacturing management and supervisory experience
  • Provide leadership, direction, mentorship and on the job training to production employees while creating a positive work environment
  • Previous manufacturing management experience
  • Lean manufacturing or project management is considered an asset
  • Superior planning and trouble shooting skills
  • Experience in facilitating meetings, training, etc.


Why Join De Havilland Canada?

At DHC, you'll do more than build aircraft-you'll help connect people, strengthen communities, and shape the future of aviation.

Join a collaborative team that has manufactured more than 5,600 aircraft, including some of the world's most respected turboprop platforms. Our modern manufacturing facilities provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career alongside talented professionals who are passionate about aerospace.

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid vacation
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and paramedical benefits
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP/DPSP retirement savings program
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities

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