Production Manager

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**Job Description**:
Posted Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.
Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.
Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.
Position Summary
The Production Manager - Tooling, has direct accountability for the tooling functions on a daily/weekly basis. In this role, the Manager will oversee the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of tooling that supports the production activities. The Manager will collaborate with methods, engineering, production, and other key functions to identify tooling requirements, resolve issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide leadership to ensure that the team remains aligned to the specific goals and objectives set and meets daily/weekly/monthly targets as identified.
Ensure employees are adhering to all Site health and safety policies/procedures; support and resource all health and safety activities including meetings, investigations, audits, etc.
Ensure that the tool design, tool fabrication, and the direct staff remain compliant to the DHC Quality system and 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 a positive, respectful working environment with transparent communications and interactions.
Ensure the team has executable action plans in place to execute daily/weekly tasks and are monitored for risks /mitigations, 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.
Establish training and development to individuals; that performance is being managed
Develop and manage the tooling budget, estimation of time/schedule for new requirements, ensuring cost-effective solutions are in place.
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.
4+ years in progressively responsible aviation / aerospace leadership roles, preferably in a manufacturing or aerostructures environment.
Proven experience in tooling and/or tooling management will be considered as a strong asset.
Experience in continuous improvement initiatives / programs.
Superior planning and trouble shooting skills.
Experience in facilitating meetings, training, etc. is an asset.
Other Requirements
At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the abili