DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Job Description:

At Atlas Aéronautik, we have been pushing the limits of aeronautics for over 70 years!

A recognized Quebec manufacturer known for its rigor and expertise, Atlas Aéronautik collaborates with the biggest names in the industry to manufacture highly specialized aeronautical components intended for mechanical motion transmission systems (landing gear, engines, flight surface actuators, door mechanisms, flight control).

Growing rapidly, we innovate every day and are looking for passionate talent to join our team and help shape the future of flight.

To support this growth and continue optimizing our manufacturing operations, Atlas Aéronautik is looking for a Director of Operations.

More than just a production manager, we are looking for a mobilizing leader capable of ensuring operational excellence while developing the next generation. A true pillar of the organization, this person will play a key role in supporting, structuring, and developing teams to sustain the company's sustainable growth.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and ensure overall management of production activities to meet performance, quality, and delivery objectives;
• Ensure the optimization of production flows by maximizing resource utilization and reducing downtime;
• Monitor operational performance indicators and implement required actions to achieve established targets;
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures;
• Direct activities related to non-conformance management and ensure the deployment of corrective and preventive actions;
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and planning teams to improve manufacturing processes;
• Supervise equipment management and maintenance activities to ensure optimal resource availability;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and organizational performance;
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs, cycle times, and material waste;
• Analyze production costs, monitor performance variances, and recommend corrective measures;
• Monitor operational budgets and contribute to the development of annual forecasts and planning;
• Accompany and guide the production management team;
• Accountability for the health, safety, and well-being at work component.

Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field;
• Five to ten years of experience in an operations management or manufacturing management position;
• Demonstrated experience in team management and operational performance improvement;
• Excellent communication and professional relationship development skills.

Personal Qualities Sought

• Inspiring leadership, strategic sense, autonomy, and a strong orientation toward achieving results;
• Analytical capacity, rigor, sense of priorities, and ability to evolve in a growing environment.

Working Conditions

• Salary starting at $125,000

• 4 weeks of paid vacation upon hiring, in addition to the paid holiday period

• Unlimited sick leave and family responsibility leave

• Collective insurance 50% paid by the employer, including dental care

• Access to a contributory retirement plan (RRSQ) matched equally by the employer

• Annual amount reimbursed for leisure activities and personal development

• Accessible and free electric vehicle charging stations

• Partnership with regional businesses and discounts on their products

• On-site convenience store service, as well as free coffee and hot beverages

Starting position: as soon as possible