Production Manager (Aerospace/Nuclear)

InVision is a Professional Recruitment Firm involved in Engineering, Industrial / Skilled Trades, Information Technology and Professional Services within Canada and the U.

S. We have a successful track record working on both small and large recruitment projects, across North America.

Our client, who provides specialty cable assemblies and wire harnesses for aerospace, outer space and nuclear space industries, is looking for a Production Manager to join their growing team.

This position is accountable for all production operations and associated activities for the company services business, including production project management, qualification, testing, planning, logistics, standardized processes, materials management, maintenance, HSE implementation, as well as external fabrication and other third-party operations.

Responsibilities :

• Thoroughly review incoming purchase orders and plan production schedules to meet on time delivery metric.
• Conduct daily plant level DMP production huddles with team : establishing priorities, scheduling tasks and monitoring progress.
• Develop and implement plans to reduce costs / waste, improve cycle time and on time delivery, improve efficiency and labour utilization, and other aspects of operational performance.
• Integrate and commercialize new products, processes, and equipment into the plant.
• Ensure tooling is available for all incoming orders, adding new equipment as necessary to increase capacity.
• Communicate available plant loading to ensure full utilization of available capacity through accurate lead times.
• Support stock checks for incoming RFQs and ensure material is available when production starts
• Generate / modify drawings and manufacturing control reports (MCRs) for quoted assemblies (establishing procedures and documentation to direct production activities)
• Develop and implement capacity plans to respond to demand, including scheduling of hourly production technicians (standard hours vs overtime)
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, and CSA N299 procedures and support the improvement of the system and quality results.
• Daily supervision / management of production teams tasks, including but not limited to cutting, stripping, attaching connectors, shrinking, gold brazing, potting, continuity verification by cable ring out, pressure testing, soldering, etc.
• Hands on assembly of products according to the applicable MCRs / MIs / drawings / specifications if / when necessary
• Ensure robust and systematic problem solving methods are utilized to resolve production problems and drive improvement efforts.
• Support warehouse procedures to deliver World Class inventory accuracy.
• Ensure production materials, supplies and consumables are ordered and delivered as required.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions and completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Maintain plant and job supplies inventory in ERP.
• Ensure adherence to operational practices, procedures, and standards.
• Oversee packaging and preparation of finished products for shipment, ensuring products are packaged well to ensure safe arrival.
• Interact with customer project teams regarding qualification and project status updates for open orders as required.
• Review and approve outgoing quotes / proposals and incoming customer purchase orders as per nuclear quality N299 requirements (Production review)
• Timesheet review / approval and coordination into payroll system (biweekly)
• Oversee qualified operational training (Training / certifying individuals for IPC standards, gold brazing & for back shell tube bending) and coordinate requalification of team members for NASA certification every two years (soldering, crimping, ESA and polymerics)
• Maintain historical records by filing accurate documents / drawings / MCRs on SharePoint
• Maintain up-to-date order completion schedule for planning and forecasting purposes.
• Provide input into strategic and capital plans.

Qualifications :

• Education in Technologist or Technician in Electronics
• Minimum 11 years of related experience
• Experience in cable manufacturing is a MUST
• Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of production and safety management, occupational health and safety and employment standards legislation.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100D / CSA N299.2 / 3 / 4 quality systems.
• Knowledge of World Class manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, JIT, Lean, TQM, KanBan, COQ, ERP, etc.
• Knowledge of IPC J-STD-001, IPC / WHMA-A-620 and / or NASA-STD-8739.4.
• ESD awareness with respect to ANSI / ESD S20.20.
• Previous experience using AutoCAD - preferred Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be well organized, prioritize and work with a sense of urgency without compromising.

Employment Rewards :

• Day Shift Monday Friday
• Opportunity to gain experience fulfilling a wide variety of tasks.
• Company is a leader in the industry

Application Process :

All Qualified candidates will be contacted.

InVision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind