Company Overview

Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, serving a diverse range of civil, regional, business, and military aircraft. With a solid focus on innovation and quality, the company supports thousands of aircraft worldwide through design, manufacturing, maintenance, and repair services.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Assembly Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects involved with managing the Assembly Department.

Responsibilities

- Responsible to produce a quality product on time and at cost.
- Improve efficiencies and maintain continuous improvement initiatives –reduce overall assembly costs by driving Standardized Work and improving Assembly Line concepts.
- Improve cost of quality by reducing NCR's, Scrap, Rework and Quality Escapes (internal and external)
- Develop teamwork and improve motivation overseeing both Assembly and Assembly Support Staff (Assy Planning and Stores) personnel.
- Utilize and maintain daily SQCDP Team Meetings.
- Ensure all personnel receive appropriate and effective training
- Participate in the development of and adherence to budgets – operating costs, capital etc.
- Schedule and forecast work (in conjunction with the Assembly Program Planner) through the department ensuring sufficient capacity in equipment and personnel
- Liaise with internal customers/suppliers i.e. shared services: Finance, Human Resources,



and Quality etc.
- Maintain compliance to Company Rules, Procedures and Collective Agreement and Employment Standards Act.
- Co-ordination of Assembly and Test activities with PPM's.
- Ensuring a high standard of Shop Organization, FOD Control, Housekeeping / 5S and Safety
- Resolution of technical issues in conjunction with Quality and Engineering

Qualifications

- A University degree or College diploma in Business Administration, Operations or Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years in an Assembly environment.
- Excellent organization and communication skills, must be Results Driven.
- Familiarity with aerospace components, hydraulics, aerospace electronics, manufacturing processes and quality control.
- Must possess problem solving skills and have the ability to be proactive and innovative in approach.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, SAP, ShopVue and detailed understanding of shop floor control systems.
- Familiarity with managing/supervising in a unionized environment would be an asset
- Knowledge of ERP systems and shop floor control techniques
- Understanding of and experience working with Aerospace Quality standards
- Potential requirement to conduct shift work and support requirements outside normal working hours

Pay: $90,500.00-$113,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Assembly Team Leader (Ajax)
🏢 Safran Landing Systems Canada
📍 Ajax