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Production Program Director

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft, as well as helicopters. Every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands thanks to our products.

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Job details

Reference number: 55

Domain: Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile: Program and project management office - PMO operations senior

Job title: Production Program Director

Employment type: Permanent

Professional category: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time: Full-time

Job description

Reporting to the Operations VP, the Production Program Director is the direct manager of the Site PPMs. They oversee the TOR local Program (Bombardier, Spares and Military including MV75), act as the site Process owner for the PPM function & represent the site within the global PPM community. They also serve as an escalation point for the Site PPMs and are part of the TOR Operations management team.

The Director manages the PPMs (Local Programs) with responsibilities such as:

- Empower the PPMs and promote the PPM function on the site.
- Coach, mentor, prioritize & challenge the PPMs in their role (ensure spare parts are considered).
- Manage the team and its administration (GPEC / Resource planning / Training).

Key responsibilities for continuous improvement of structural industrial performance (delivery, quality) include:

- Collect, consolidate & assess global risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
- Manage and update monthly OvRMs during transfers.




- Ensure action plans for non performance are consistent and robust.
- Participate in setting manufacturing and assembly plans, ensuring alignment with rules (buffer stock, buffer time, production plan buffer target).
- Propose evolutions to the industrial scheme based on performance & future risks.
- Coordinate with the Program to propose protection plans for high & low scenarios & associated customer logistics conditions.
- Lead WHAT IF scenario assessments.
- Act as focal point for internal or external audits relating to PPM procedures, processes & organization.
- Ensure standards, industrial policy, industrial committee decisions, ESR & ISR actions, RED / BLACK, etc., are shared and applied within the site PPM team.
- Organize and sponsor local monthly PPRMs for all programs.
- For local programs, construct and consolidate MTP, frame budgets & define the vision of industrial scheme evolution and risks.
- Coordinate escalation processes for local programs and recovery plans under escalation.
- Communicate, facilitate discussions & decisions with other functions when needed.

Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge

- Strong LG Product knowledge
- Strong SLS process knowledge
- Master MRPII processes
- Good knowledge of ERP
- Basic knowledge of configuration management

Core Skills

- Strong procurement & purchasing skills
- Strong ability to drive recovery plans (execution)
- Solid ability to build and communicate a vision




- Proficient in managing budgets
- Financial skills
- Project management
- Strong ability to manage deadlines and resources

Soft Skills

- Team management
- Leadership
- Cross functional team management
- Customer oriented
- Pro active
- Autonomous
- Performance driven
- Delegation

Salary: K

Reason for Recruitment: Replacement

Equal opportunity and diversity

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We are committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well being in the workplace. SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.

While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

All applicants must meet the following requirements: Minimum age of 18 years. Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances and applicable contractual obligations. Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. SafranLS TOR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Accessibility and Accommodation Policy.

Job location

North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto

City: Ontario

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved: No degree

Minimum experience level required: More than 8 years

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📌 Production Program Director (Toronto)
🏢 Safran Group
📍 Toronto