We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead daily aircraft manufacturing and assembly operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.

This position is ideal for a robust people leader with a background in aerospace or manufacturing environments who thrives in a fast-paced production setting and is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Operations

- Execute the daily production plan to meet operational targets, production schedules, and takt times.
- Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
- Manage production priorities and resource allocation to ensure efficient workflow and on‑time aircraft completion.
- Anticipate production challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions and downtime.
- Monitor production performance and drive accountability for results.

Manufacturing Operations System (MOS)

- Execute Manufacturing Operations System (MOS) principles and daily management practices.
- Establish clear daily expectations and performance targets for production teams.
- Conduct daily floor meetings and review production metrics, including target versus actual performance.
- Implement and maintain visual management systems and standard work throughout the production environment.
- Measure, monitor, and report production activities and key performance indicators.

Quality & Safety Management





- Ensure compliance with all Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, procedures, and documentation standards.
- Promote and enforce workplace safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
- Ensure all employees maintain compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
- Champion housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S practices.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and performance management to production personnel.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented, and accountable work environment.
- Ensure employees are properly trained, qualified, and equipped to perform their duties.
- Manage attendance, employee conduct, and overall workforce engagement.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and encourage employee-driven ideas and innovation.

Additional Responsibilities

- Support special projects and operational initiatives as required.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,



or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment.
- Previous experience managing manufacturing operations, preferably within the aerospace, aviation, automotive, or highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop production teams.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, resource planning, production control, and performance management.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
- Experience facilitating meetings, training sessions, and employee development programs.

Preferred Qualifications

- Aerospace manufacturing or aircraft assembly experience.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Operations Systems (MOS), Lean Manufacturing principles, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management certification is considered an asset.
- Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) environment.
- Familiarity with aircraft production, final assembly operations, or aerostructure manufacturing.

Advantages and benefits

- Permanent employment offering stability and security.
- Access to AAA Academy for ongoing professional development.
- Use of high performance and quality equipment.
- Sick days to ensure your well-being.
- Opportunities for career development and pr

📌 Production Manager (Calgary)
🏢 AAA Canada
📍 Calgary