College diploma or University Degree in Engineering and/or Operation Management
3+ years in Project/Program Management
Experience with external customers
Understanding of Supply Chain (MRP) and Engineering principles
2+ years management experience in aerospace manufacturing
Bilingual preferred
PMP certification or commitment to achieve post-hiring
Responsibilities
Act as the Industrial focal point between IPT and Operations
Collect and assess risks, developing mitigation plans
Manage monthly OvRMs during transfers
Ensure recovery action plans are robust and consistent
Verify Manufacturing and Assembly plans align with defined rules
Propose adjustments to buffering policies
Analyze and propose evolutions to the Industrial Scheme
Benefits
Permanent full-time position
Opportunity for professional development
Engagement in high-impact projects
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Exposure to aerospace manufacturing environment
Full Job Description
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Program and project management office - PMO- operations
Job title
Production Program Manager (PPM)
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Reporting to the PPM Director, the PPM is the Industrial focal between the IPT & Operations. The PPM is responsible for the continuous improvement of the structural Industrial performance (delivery, quality) for the Program & accountable for costs for the Production scope of work for its Programs. As an escalation, the PPM acts as the coordinator of the recovery plan in support of the execution functions.
The PPM is responsible for the continuous improvement of the structural Industrial performance (delivery, quality) for the Program: • but not responsible or accountable for the Execution activities (Day to day activities) In order to achieve this goal, the PPM is responsible to: • Collect, consolidate & assess the risks & develop & evaluate risk mitigation plans • Manage monthly the OvRMs during transfers (Internal/External) • Ensure recovery action plans are consistent & robust • Verify Manufacturing plans & Assembly plans are in line with the rules defined and ensure protection of the Program • Source of proposal/arbitration for buffering policy adjustments (Buffer Stock, Buffer Time, Production Plan buffer target) • Propose evolutions to the Industrial Scheme based on the existing performance & risks • Describe the Program Industrial Scheme • Analyze the performance of the Industrial Scheme • Proposes evolutions to the Industrial Scheme in alignment with Industrial & Purchasing strategies • Represent the Industrial voice at Supplier selections • In coordination with Programs, PPM proposes protection plans to High & Low scenarios & associated Customer Logistics Conditions • Lead WHAT-IF scenario assessments • Coordinate with Spare PPM for Spare & Dual parts (Spare & OE)
Industrial focal between the IPT & operations and supported by all functions: • Escalate as needed to the IPT the Industrial blockers where support of functions is needed • Cascade IPT requirements impacting Industrial Operations • Industrial focal point with the Customer as required by Programs • Understands, prioritizes industrial global critical activities within the IPT, especially with Eng. (cost reduction, manufacturability, design changes, NC etc.) & validates Design Changes on behalf of Operations
The PPM is accountable for costs for the Production scope of work for its Programs: • Participate actively in the MTP preparation & consolidation by framing the budgets for the Program & defining the vision of the Industrial Scheme evolution & risks to be taken into account • Consolidate RTDI & rechargeable NRC budgets for Production • Consolidate cost saving actions for MAKE parts & promotes Industrial teams to identify cost saving opportunities (Including MAKE part variance analysis) • Propose Industrial Scheme evolutions taking into account cost impacts.
In case of escalation for customer impact, the PPM supports the execution functions to restore the performance of the program. • Set, agree, work & conclude the recovery plan
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications and Experience: • College diploma or University Degree preferably in Engineering and/or Operation Management. • 3+ years working in Project/Program Management • Experience working with external customers • Good understanding of Supply Chain (MRP) and some Engineering principles • 2+ years of proven management experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment • Bilingual would be an asset • PMP (or commitment to achieve post-hiring)
Required Skills and Qualities:
Knowledge: LG Product knowledge SLS process knowledge Configuration management Basics of MRPII processes Use of ERP
Core Skills: Strong ability to build and communicate a vision Strong Procurement & Purchasing skills Strong ability to drive recovery plans (Execution) Financial skills Project management
Soft Skills: Leadership Strong pro-active and problem-solving attitude Performance-driven Autonomous Multitasking Willingness to adjust to changing priorities Customer-oriented Cross-Functional team management
Salary: $90,500 to $113,000
Reason for Recruitment: Replacement
Job location
Job location
North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto
City (-ies)
Ontario
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
About Safran
Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
