Production Manager

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.

Position Summary
The Production Manager assumes the accountability for leading a portion of an operation, or a shift, in the De Havilland Manufacturing/MRO asset cluster (as defined from time to time). The Production Manager has direct accountability for the production functions on an daily/weekly basis. The Production Manager acts as direct liaison between direct employees/supervision and the Operations Manager. The Production Manager has primary accountability for ensuring the execution of the short-term objectives for the team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to ensure that the team remains aligned to the specific short-term goals and objectives set and meets daily/weekly/monthly targets as identified.
- Ensure supervisors are enforcing all health and safety policies/procedures in the site; support and resource all health and safety activities including meetings, investigations, audits, etc.
- Ensure the direct staff and supervisors remain compliant with all applicable regulations (including Transport Canada), standards and laws.
- Ensure employees have all required initial and recurrent training as directed by the organization.
- Establish and reinforce positive, respectful, transparent communications and interactions.
- Ensure the team has executable action plans in place to execute daily/weekly tasks and are monitored for risks, delays and issues on a daily basis.
- Ensure appropriate resources available for work tasks planned.
- Escalate operational risks, delays and other issues to appropriate level of management.
- Maintains awareness of employee ‘pulse’, ensure culture is in line with organizational direction, report issues as required.

Additional Accountabilities
- Ensure appropriate metrics are clearly defined, communicated to, and understood by, the underlying operational team.
- Provide daily and weekly updates on work progress to plan / mitigation plans.
- Ensure supervisors are providing support, training and development to individuals; performance is being managed; progressive discipline identified where required; performance improvement plans in place where needed.
- Ensure team is resourced to execute the work plans.
- Provide recommendations to improve process(es) and performance in the operation.

Personal Attributes
- Communicates effectively
- Actively listens
- Respects others
- Sound judgement
- Takes accountability
- Possesses problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Has integrity
- Is results-oriented
- Is adaptable
- Is resilient

Education & Experience
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Aviation / Aerospace or equivalent combination of education / experience.
- Valid M1 or M2 license is an asset
- 4+ years in progressively responsible aviation / aerospace leadership roles, preferably in a manufacturing or aerostructures environment.
- Prior experience in coaching and supervising both front line employees and supervisors/crew chiefs is an asset.
- Experience in continuous improvement initiatives / programs.
- Superior planning and trouble shooting skills.
- Experience in facilitating meetings, training, etc. is an asset.

Other Requirements
- Successful applicant must be eligible to attain and hold Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).

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.