Production Manager

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 2,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

Position Summary

The Production Manager has direct accountability for daily and weekly production functions. This role acts as a liaison between direct employees and the Operations Manager and is primarily responsible for ensuring the execution of short-term team objectives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure the team remains aligned with established short-term goals and objectives and meets daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Ensure employees adhere to all site health and safety policies and procedures. Support and provide resources for health and safety activities, including meetings, investigations, and audits.
• Ensure direct staff and team leads comply with all applicable regulations, standards, and laws, including Transport Canada requirements.
• Ensure employees complete all required initial and recurrent training as directed by the organization.
• Establish and reinforce positive, respectful, and transparent communication and interactions.
• Ensure the team has actionable plans to execute daily and weekly tasks, with risks, delays, and issues monitored on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure appropriate resources are available to complete planned work.
• Escalate operational risks, delays, and other issues to the appropriate level of management.
• Maintain awareness of employee engagement and team morale, ensure the workplace culture aligns with organizational direction, and report concerns as required.
  
  
  

Additional Accountabilities

• Ensure appropriate performance metrics are clearly defined, communicated, and understood by the operational team.
• Provide daily and weekly updates on work progress against plan, including mitigation plans where required.
• Ensure chargehands provide appropriate support, training, and development to team members.
• Ensure employee performance is managed effectively, with progressive discipline identified where required and performance improvement plans implemented when necessary.
• Ensure the team is adequately resourced to execute established work plans.
• Recommend process and performance improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Certificate, diploma, or degree in aviation, aerospace, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible leadership experience in aviation or aerospace, preferably within a manufacturing or aerostructures environment.
• Experience coaching and supervising frontline employees and supervisors in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives or programs.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings and delivering training is considered an asset.
  
  
  

Other Requirements

• Travel may be required. The successful candidate must be legally able to travel both domestically and internationally.
  
  
  

Why work at De Havilland?

De Havilland Canada is a Canadian-owned and operated aircraft manufacturer dedicated to providing rewarding opportunities in a diverse and welcoming workplace.

• Work with a team that makes a true difference in the world-making it possible for people to travel around the globe efficiently, comfortably and safely.
• We’ve manufactured over 5,600 aircraft including the most advanced turboprop in the air today. Our experience and expertise in constructing the highest performing aircraft in the industry is second to none.
• Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are dynamic workplaces led by teams that support and encourage all employees.
• With a passionate team of innovators and a global network of support, De Havilland Canada proudly carries on it’s tradition as a leader in aerospace.
  
  
  

In addition to plenty of opportunities for career growth in a stimulating work environment, De Havilland Canada offers:

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical)
• Life insurance
• RRSP/DPSP Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
  
  
  

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.