Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Calgary AB, Canada De Havilland Full time

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

Profile

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager leads the Twin Otter fuselage and final assembly facility in Calgary, AB.You take a leadership role in the establishment of short- and long-term goals, and you are responsiblefor meeting objectives with respect to:

  • Employee health and safety
  • Qualitycompliance

On a day-to-day basis, you lead the production cell managers, production employees and other support functions to achieve company goals. You work closely with stakeholders throughout the organization, including the Victoria manufacturing team and other managers of operational support functions. You lead sustainable improvements in all areas of performance by nurturing a high-performance team and a highly engaged workforce. You get results by creating an environment that allows people to realize their full potential.

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Aligning all members of the operations team around a workplace safety culture that prioritizes employee health and safety above all.
  • In collaboration with the Operations Director, developing business plans, budgets and strategic initiatives.
  • Fostering employee engagement through clear direction, effective leadership, regular communication, and timely recognition.
  • Overseeing site-level manufacturing operations, including production and maintenance, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and execution on time, on budget and on quality.
  • Leading the site-level operations management team and ensuring that goals, objectives and budgets are met through rigorous metrics-based performance monitoring.
  • Ensuring that workers are well supported with effective policies, procedures and training opportunities.
  • Strengthening a continuous improvement culture through the sustained implementation of lean manufacturing principles.
  • Assessing the organization for new development opportunities, maximizing asset utilization and planning long-term resource requirements (including succession planning).

Experience & Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Finance, or Business Management preferred.
  • Must have 5-7 years experience in operations or engineering management experience.
  • Must have five to seven years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with companies performing final assembly and flight of aerospace products is preferred.
  • Must be very comfortable in an environment with high utilization of ERP / MRP.

Leadership attributes

  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team, as well as to promote personal and professional development among subordinates.
  • Ability to apply business and continuous improvement practices to manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to create a culture of accountability and to lead by example.
  • Strong team building, decision making and people management skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency to set priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

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

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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