Location: Dorval (QC) Company: AAA Canada (on behalf of a major aerospace player) Type: Permanent.
The incumbent will manage 80 people (through 3 supervisors and team leads), both unionized and non-unionized, exercising leadership in accountability, supervision and communication. They will be able to establish an organizational structure to meet monthly objectives. They plan and implement detailed production plans to ensure on-time deliveries to internal and external customers. They supervise team leaders and a number of unionized employees and have full responsibility for their operational budget including labour levels, direct and indirect costs, and equipment. They hold product meetings with program and product managers and provide information about their Operations area to business unit leaders. They define material cost and quality strategies for their products. The manufacturing manager acts as a change agent to improve their area's metrics and achieve Operations objectives.
Benefits Sick days to support your well-being
Comprehensive group insurance plan
Career development and growth opportunities
Stimulating work setting with large-scale aerospace projects
Health, wellness and development programs
Competitive salary
Employee assistance program
Free parking
Responsibilities Meet manufacturing cost targets
Analyze financial reports
Analyze manufacturing methods
Analyze manufacturing defects (COPQ) and define and track corrective actions
Improve processes to meet profit margins and propose solutions
Manage workforce for the area: Administer hiring requisitions
Participate in the recruitment process for vacant positions
Manage performance processes for unionized employees and managers (supervisors, Industrial Methods, PMC)
Manage overtime
Analyze cycle times and adjust them as needed
Plan capacity in terms of human resources and equipment
Administer and apply collective agreements: Manage grievance settlements
Participate in job description analyses
Participate in preparatory meetings for collective bargaining
Develop training plans for all personnel: Analyze existing training programs, modify them and develop new ones to meet growing flexibility needs
Develop methods to evaluate progression
Keep competency matrices up to date
Manage sales and maintain forecasts for the area: Establish forecasts and risks for these programs
Participate in customer order review meetings
Participate in delivery planning meetings
Follow up on materials and ensure prompt action by purchasing, receiving and incoming inspection departments
Meet raw material and finished goods inventory objectives: Follow company guidelines for WIP management (60 days) and other inventory reduction targets. Set production plans to achieve turnover objectives
Consolidate WIP and finished goods movements with the program manager
Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices: Produce guidelines based on production plans. Set priorities and follow up on Industrial Methods activities
Hold information sessions to eliminate defects encountered during manufacturing
Obtain engineering support as needed
Validate existing processes
Productivity and transformation:
Develop new manufacturing processes maximizing Lean approaches. Use Industrial Methods to optimize the department while exercising required leadership
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the area and ensure progress according to company objectives
Participate in product line director meetings
Facilitate and participate in internal and external audits: Participate in meetings and visits. Analyze issued reports. Implement measures to satisfy corrective action requests
Manage the departmental budget: Manage monthly expenses vs budget and set guidelines to meet budgetary objectives. Develop a manufacturing strategy and plan equipment capitalization projects. Maximize equipment utilization. Manage equipment calibration processes and implement means to ensure follow-up
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies: Provide and maintain personal protective equipment and machinery safeguards. Enforce safety instructions within the group. Participate in Health & Safety meetings
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant discipline; a university degree in management is an asset
Minimum eight (8) years of experience in electronic manufacturing (PCB) in a multi-product environment
Minimum five (5) years of experience managing a multidisciplinary manufacturing team
Strong experience in manufacturing within the aerospace and/or high-technology industry
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across program management, engineering and production
Experience in a unionized environment
Experience in continuous improvement is an asset
Results-oriented
Recognized team player
Skilled communicator
Strong customer satisfaction orientation
Bilingual (French / English)