Lead aircraft manufacturing production through daily planning, workforce leadership, and takt-time execution within assembly operations. This management role reports to the Director of Operations.

The Production Manager oversees production resources, employee performance, and behavior while supporting aircraft completion on time and budget. The position manages Manufacturing Operation System execution, quality procedures, safety policies, and 5S housekeeping. Success requires planning, troubleshooting, coaching, and production management experience.

Key Responsibilities

Execute daily Manufacturing Operation System expectations by area and employee

Measure and report stage activities against target and actual results

Anticipate interruptions and support recovery to minimize production loss





Coach employees to improve production and quality levels

Confirm training, documentation, paperwork, safety, and quality compliance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, aerospace, or related field

Five or more years of manufacturing management and supervision experience

Superior planning and troubleshooting skills

Experience facilitating meetings and training

Lean manufacturing or project management experience considered an asset

Apply production leadership, aircraft assembly knowledge, and Manufacturing Operation System expertise to daily manufacturing execution.

📌 Aircraft Manufacturing Production Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Westerkirk Capital
📍 Winnipeg