Preflight Operations Leader

Job Title: Preflight Operations Line Manager

Job Description

The Preflight Operations Line Manager leads day-to-day operations within a manufacturing unit to achieve safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets. This role plans, implements, and controls functional activities, supervises unionized employees, and drives continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The position focuses on building a right-first-time culture, ensuring strong labour relations, and integrating the team into a cohesive, high-performing operations unit.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and control functional activities to achieve Operations Unit performance targets in safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Support and execute the operating plan to meet production and operational objectives.
• Supervise unionized employees, ensuring clear work delegation and effective execution of their responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to established processes, standards, and schedules within the manufacturing environment.
• Continuously improve business processes to achieve best practices in quality, cost efficiency, and labour relations.
• Apply Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools on the shop floor to drive operational excellence and process transformation.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture by maintaining housekeeping standards (5S) and enforcing safe working practices.
• Develop and sustain a right-first-time environment where quality is built into the product rather than inspected into it.
• Integrate the functional role within the broader Operations Unit to foster a one-team approach.
• Coach, develop, and provide constructive feedback to employees to enhance performance and engagement.
• Address employee issues promptly and fairly to support a positive and productive work environment.
• Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions.
• Manage daily operations in alignment with budget, manufacturing, and scheduling requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer-focused service and timely delivery of products.
• React quickly to unforeseen events and use appropriate resources to resolve day-to-day operational problems.

Essential Skills

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a line management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience applying Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools to shop floor processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting operational transformations to establish and develop organizational excellence.
• In-depth knowledge and experience working with KPIs in an operations or manufacturing setting.
• Previous experience working in a unionized environment, including knowledge of collective agreements.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills, including work delegation and team coordination.
• High level of customer-oriented mindset with a strong desire to provide excellent service.
• Ability to express ideas logically and coherently, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ethics, integrity, and honesty in all professional interactions.
• Ability to cooperate effectively with others and work as part of a team.
• Strong motivation to achieve results and complete tasks effectively.
• Ability to overcome obstacles and assume full responsibility for outcomes.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to utilize appropriate resources for day-to-day issues.
• Capacity to react quickly and effectively to unforeseen events in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, and/or heavy manufacturing environments is an asset.
• Experience managing budgets and aligning operations with financial targets.
• Experience in manufacturing scheduling and production planning.
• Experience with business process improvement and labour relations best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and engagement within teams.
• Positive attitude and resilience in the face of operational challenges.

Why Work Here?

You will join a performance-driven operations environment that values continuous improvement, safety, and quality at every stage of production. The organization encourages the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools, offering opportunities to lead meaningful process improvements and operational transformations. You will work in a culture that emphasizes integrity, respect, cooperation, and accountability, where employee engagement and development are key priorities. The role provides the opportunity to influence how a manufacturing unit operates, contribute to organizational excellence, and grow your leadership capabilities in a complex, unionized environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing operations unit that operates on shift work, requiring flexibility to work various shifts. The environment is shop-floor oriented, with a strong emphasis on safety, 5S housekeeping standards, and adherence to established working practices. You will work closely with unionized employees and cross-functional teams in a setting that relies on Lean methodologies, Six Sigma tools, and KPI-driven performance management. The facility is designed to support efficient production and continuous improvement, with a structured and process-focused atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Breslau, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.14 - $52.14/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Breslau,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
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About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.