What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager- 1 year contract position at Top Aces (TAI)?
Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.
We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000 hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.
Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.
Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!
Join our team!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and oversee the aircraft production system and manage aircraft production schedule, resources and other
parameters to maintain quality, delivery targets and budget of the assigned programs.
- Coordinating production workflow for multiple suppliers, aircraft sub-assemblies and subcontracts while maintaining schedule and budgetary milestones.
- Plan and prioritize production flow to ensure maximum performance and minimum delays.
- Ensuring that the company’s products meet company standards for quality, policies,
- Providing leadership to ensure that all production activities are completed on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Preparing reports on production status, including details about materials used and costs incurred in production.
- Meeting with executive leadership regarding product development plans, production schedules, and other relevant topics
- Ensuring the logistic supply and services are scheduled to support the production schedule.
- Evaluating risks and managing a risk register in accordance with the project management principles to reduce and mitigate identified risks.
- Resolving issues and risks associated with the project.
- Conducting post-implementation reviews to ensure continuous improvement and learning.
- Maintaining compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Performing related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- 5 -10 years of experience in project management, MRO management or in a related field
- A university or college degree, an asset
- Aviation experience, an asset
- Adaptability to listen, analyze, and convey new solutions to drive project performance and client satisfaction results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Excellent computer proficiency.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Experience in leading projects and aircraft assemblies at an aircraft MRO or production.
- Technical and project management experience in an aviation maintenance environment.
- A strong working knowledge of safety regulations related to the business.
- Project management skills
- Leadership abilities to manage and lead meetings and supplier reviews.
- Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity … Together.
By joining Top Aces, you will find:
- A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
- Opportunities for development and growth;
- Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
- A flexible schedule;
- Attractive benefit plan.
Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.
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