Plant General Manager

1 week ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Héroux-Devtek Inc. Full time

Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader

Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe.

The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain.

With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.


Division info:

Héroux-Devtek aims to continue grow as an industry leader by exceeding customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people.


As a major player in the global landing gear industry, Héroux-Devtek serves the civil and military aerospace markets from facilities located in North America and Europe.

A true Canadian flagship, Héroux-Devtek has stood out for the quality of its products, its international presence, and its customer service for over 80 years.

Héroux-Devtek aims to continue grow as an industry leader by exceeding customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people.

What we offer?

  • Leaders who invest in your success and your development
  • Competitive salaries linked to performance
  • A comprehensive group insurance plan including a health spending account and a very competitive pension plan
  • Support for the payment of contributions to the professional order or relevant certifications & Trainings
  • Funding for additional technical, linguistic, and behavioral training relevant to the role and development.
  • Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program (24/7)
  • Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
  • Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
  • A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary of position:


Reporting to the Vice President, Central Region, Landing Gear Division, the General Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and controlling all activities of his/her site in a manner that ensures the highest possible levels of profitability, productivity, quality and on time delivery while maintaining a positive and safe work environment.

Working in a dynamic environment rich in operational complexity, we are seeking to find a plant General Manager who is talented, creative and above all motivated to significantly contribute to the company's progress.


Main responsibilities:

  • Lead full P&L by:
- delivering on-time critical product to our OEM and Military customers
- driving profitable growth
- optimizing the operating profit.

  • Efficiently manage operation and investment budget and maximize the return on assets.
  • Create step by step production plans with his/her production team.
  • Develop and implement strategies and action plans (quality, on time delivery, cost, key performance indicators)
  • Establish a business growth and manufacturing strategy to provide guidance in order to optimize the operating profit and ensure short
- and long-term performance; Evaluate performance actuals against goals and determines ways to enhance actuals. Plans and executes improvement initiatives.

  • Work with the Vice President, Landing Gear Division, to analyze contracts and their impact on production.
  • Improve/Optimize operations & administrative processes (doing the right things the right way) in connection with the strategic plan of the organization;
  • Lead and develop its team to make it fully united and efficient.
  • Ensure sound management of all operations by implementing best practices and by being on the forefront of innovation in terms of methods and new technologies.
  • Support and mobilize human resources with organizational goals and ensure development of talents accordingly;
  • Create and maintain a culture focusing on environmental, health and safety minded environment for all employees.
  • Maintain good business relations with customers and develop a professional network within the community;
  • Align the Company's strategies as per market's opportunities, motivate the team and support Management in setting priorities;

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, including a minimum of eight (8) in a leadership position within the aerospace, machine shop manufacturing and NC programming.
  • Practical experience with JIT, lean manufacturing and MRP manufacturing systems.
  • Excellent communicator with motivating and innovative leadership skills, showing both managerial courage and equity;
  • Capable of mobilizing and developing different teams in order to achieve business results and support the growth of the company.
  • Entrepreneurial drive, shown in successful assignments in a profit center;
  • Highly developed analytical mind with the passion for problem solving, thinking out o

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