Manufacturing Manager (Printed Circuit Boards)

Job Offer: Manufacturing Manager (Printed Circuit Boards)

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

The incumbent will manage 80 people (through 3 supervisors and team leaders) unionized and non-unionized employees by exercising leadership, supervision, 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 their internal and external clients. Supervises team leaders and a number of unionized employees. They also have complete management of their operational budget regarding staffing levels, direct and indirect costs, and equipment.
They hold product meetings with program and product managers and provide information on their Operations sector to business unit leaders. They define material cost and quality strategies for their products. The manufacturing manager acts as an agent of change to improve their sector's indicators and achieve Operations' objectives.

Benefits and advantages

• Sick days to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Career evolution and professional growth opportunities.
• Stimulating work environment, with major projects in aeronautics.
• Health, well-being, and development program.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking.

Responsibilities:

• Meet 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 labor for their sector:
• Administer hiring requisitions
• Participate in the recruitment process for vacant positions
• Manage the performance management process for unionized employees and management employees (supervisors, Industrial Methods, PMC)
• Manage overtime
• Analyze execution times, modify them as needed
• Plan capacity for human resources and equipment.
• Administer and apply collective agreements:
• Manage grievance settlements
• Participate in analyses of job descriptions
• Participate in preparatory meetings for collective bargaining.
• 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 forecasting for their sector:
• Establish forecasts and risks for these programs
• Participate in customer order review meetings
• Participate in delivery planning meetings
• Monitor material and ensure prompt action from the purchasing department, material reception, and incoming inspection
• Meet raw material and finished product inventory objectives:
• Comply with company guidelines for WIP 60-day management and other inventory reduction objectives
• Establish manufacturing plans to achieve rotation 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 indicators (KPIs) for their sector and ensure their progression according to company objectives
• Participate in product line director meetings.
• Facilitate and participate in internal and external audits:
• Participate in meetings and visits
• Analyze issued reports
• Implement means to satisfy corrective action requests.
• Manage departmental budget:
• Monthly manage expenses incurred 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 its follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies:
• Provide and maintain personal protective equipment and machinery
• Enforce safety instructions within their group
• Participate in Health & Safety meetings

Desired profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant discipline / University degree 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 in managing a multidisciplinary manufacturing team
• Solid experience in manufacturing in the aeronautics and/or high-tech industry
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary program management, engineering, and production teams
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Experience in continuous improvement, an asset
• Results-oriented
• Recognized for teamwork
• Skilled communicator
• Strong customer satisfaction orientation
• Bilingual (French / English)

Want to contribute to the future of aeronautics?

At AAA Canada, we believe in human potential above all else. We look beyond CVs: what interests us is your background, your expertise, and your vision.

AAA is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities to apply.

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

ABOUT AAA CANADA

AAA Canada is an on-site and off-site manufacturing company that offers specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrial engineering, production, and maintenance processes in the Aeronautics, Ground Transportation, and Defense sectors.