Manufacturing Manager (Printed Circuit Boards)

Job Posting: Manufacturing Manager (Printed Circuit Boards)

Location: Dorval (QC)
Company: AAA Canada (mandate for a major player in aeronautics)
Type: Permanent

The incumbent in this position will ensure the management of 80 people (across 3 supervisors and team leaders) unionized and non-unionized employees by exercising a leadership of responsibility, coaching, and communication. They are able to establish an organizational structure to meet their monthly objectives. They plan and implement detailed production plans to ensure on-time deliveries to internal and external customers. Supervises team leaders and a number of unionized employees. They also have full management of their operational budget regarding workforce levels, direct and indirect costs, as well as equipment.
They hold product meetings with program and product managers and provide information on their Operations sector to business unit heads. They define material cost and quality strategies on their products. The manufacturing manager acts as a change agent to improve their sector's indicators and achieve Operations objectives.

Benefits and Perks

• Sick leave days to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive collective insurance program.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Stimulating work environment with major aeronautics projects.
• Health, wellness, and development program.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking.

Responsibilities:

• Respect manufacturing costs:
• Analyze financial reports
• Analyze manufacturing methods
• Analyze manufacturing defects (COPQ) and define and monitor corrective actions
• Improve processes used to meet profit margins and propose solutions.
• Manage the workforce for their sector:
• Administer hiring requisitions
• Participate in the recruitment process for vacant positions
• Manage the performance management process of unionized employees and management employees (supervisors, Industrial Methods, PMC)
• Manage overtime
• Analyze execution times, modify 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 agreement negotiations.
• Develop training plans for all personnel:
• Analyze established training programs, modify them and develop new ones to meet growing flexibility needs
• Develop progress evaluation methods
• Keep skills matrices up to date.
• Sales management and maintenance of forecasts for their sector:
• Establish forecasts and risks on these programs
• Participate in customer purchase order review meetings
• Participate in delivery planning meetings
• Track material and ensure prompt action from the purchasing department, material receiving, and incoming inspection
• Meet raw material and finished product inventory objectives:
• Respect company guidelines in 60-day WIP management and other inventory reduction objectives
• Establish manufacturing plans to achieve turnover objectives
• Consolidate WIP and finished product inventory movements with the program manager.
• Ensure compliance with good manufacturing methods:
• Produce guidelines based on manufacturing plans
• Establish priorities and monitor 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 by maximizing the Lean approach
• Use Industrial Methods to optimize their department while exercising the required leadership
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for their sector and ensure their progress according to company objectives
• Participate in product line manager meetings.
• Facilitate and participate in internal and external audits:
• Participate in meetings and visits
• Analyze issued reports
• Implement means to satisfy requests for corrective actions.
• Manage departmental budget:
• Manage monthly incurred expenses vs. budget and dictate guidelines to meet budgetary objectives
• Develop a manufacturing strategy and plan equipment capitalization projects
• Maximize equipment utilization
• Manage the equipment calibration process and implement means to ensure monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies:
• Provide and maintain personal protective equipment and machinery
• Enforce safety rules within their group
• Participate in Health & Safety meetings

Desired Profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant discipline / University diploma in management is an asset
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in electronic manufacturing (PCB) in a multi-product environment
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a multidisciplinary manufacturing team
• Solid experience in manufacturing in the aeronautics and/or high-tech industry
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team of program management, engineering, and production
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Experience in continuous improvement, an asset
• Results-oriented
• Recognized for teamwork
• Strong communicator
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction
• Bilingual (French / English)

Want to contribute to the future of aeronautics?

At AAA Canada, we believe in human potential above all. We look beyond resumes: what interests us is your background, your know-how, and your vision.

AAA subscribes to the principle of employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to submit their applications.

To apply, send your application to Valerie.Bujold@aaa-canada.ca