Profile Summary Reporting to the Director of Operations, the primary purpose of the Production Manager is the execution of daily production plan in the aircraft manufacturing and assembly 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 Manufacturing Operation System (MOS) including daily floor meetings, resources management, Work order (WO) completion, ensure all employees are trained and follow safety policies, quality procedures and housekeeping (5S).

The Production

Manager is a key member of the management team who works closely with the Operations Director, Production Personnel and all support staff to ensure aircraft completion is achieved on time and budget.

Key Responsibilities: Execution of Manufacturing Operation System principles by assigning / setting up daily expectation by area and employees (target vs. actual) confirm expectations have been met on daily basis

Implement and maintain visual standard work in the production flow line

Measure and report on daily basis activities performed by stage (target vs. actual)

Define and set safety standards and expectations to ensure all employees follow safety policies; participate in hazard risk assessments as well as safety policies and legislation





Anticipate and react to potential production interruptions and aid in recovery to minimize production loss

Perform incident investigations within timelines specified by the safety policy

Coach / provide feedback as necessary to improve production and quality levels of all employees

Confirm that all employees follow approved documentation as per “Quality Management System (QMS)” as well as proper completion of paperwork

Lead, implement, ensure and manage time attendance policy

Engage, propose and lead implementation of “ideas / improvements” on the production shop floor

Accountable for leading and managing employee’s performance and behavior

Confirm that all employees are trained and capable to perform their duties

Perform any other related project or task as required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field 5 + years of manufacturing management and supervisory experience

Provide leadership, direction, mentorship and on the job training to production employees while creating a positive work workplace

Previous manufacturing management experience Lean manufacturing or project management is considered an asset

Superior planning and trouble shooting skills

Experience in facilitating meetings, training, etc.

📌 Production Manager (Calgary)
🏢 De Haviland Aircraft of Canada
📍 Calgary