The primary purpose of the Production Manager is to execute daily production plans for aircraft manufacturing operations. Directly accountable to manage, coach and lead resources to meet production plan as well as takt time, including managing priorities, employee performance and behavior. Accountable for execution of MOS, including daily floor meetings, resources management, WO completion, ensuring all employees are trained and follow safety policies, Quality Procedures & housekeeping (5S). The Production Manager is a key member of the management team who works closely with the Operations Manager, Production personnel and all support staff to ensure aircraft completion is achieved on time and within budget.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Execute daily production plans efficiently on a daily basis by managing employees, priorities, and process
• Execution of MOS principles by assigning and setting up daily expectations by area and employees (target vs. actual) confirms that expectations are met daily
• Implement and maintain visual standard work in the production flow line
• Measure and report on daily activities performed by stage (target vs. actual)
• Define and set safety standards and expectations, and ensure all employees follow safety policies, participate in hazard risk assessments, and follow safety policies and legislation as part of due diligence
• Anticipate and react to potential production interruptions and aid in recovery to minimize production loss
• Perform incident investigations within the timelines specified by the safety policy QAP
• Coach and provide feedback as necessary to improve production and quality levels for all employees
• Confirm that all employees follow approved documentation as per “QMS” as well as proper completion of paperwork
• Lead, implement, ensure, and manage time attendance policy
• Engage, propose, and lead the implementation of “ideas and improvements” in the production shop floor
• Accountable for leading and managing employee performance and behavior
• Confirm that all employees are trained and capable of performing their duties
• Perform any other related project or task as required

Supervisory/Production Manager Duties:

• Direct oversight and supervision of assigned production personnel
• Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork by promoting a positive work culture within the workforce to ensure set productivity and performance targets are met
• Ensure safe work practices are maintained by assigned production team members
• Provide leadership, direction, mentoring, and on-the-job training to production personnel

Education & Experience:

• 5 – 8 years of manufacturing management and supervisory experience
• Previous manufacturing management experience would be considered an asset
• Experience in lean manufacturing or project management would be considered an asset
• A business degree would be considered an asset