Production and Conversion Controller

Job Responsibility: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Full Time Experienced

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 70 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation for providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 15 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance, and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia, and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety, and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.

Position Description Reporting to the Airworthiness Manager, the Production and Conversion Controller is an integral member of the Airworthiness Team, focusing primarily on modification projects, programs and conversions. Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Creation and organization of modification visit packages and Production work orders;
• Creation, allocation and distribution of work tasks based on review of engineering drawing packages and Production input;
• Liaise between Engineering, Production Team and Supply Chain with relation to Drawing changes and how current/future stock is affected;
• Update and maintain bill of material and evaluation for method of manufacture;
• Parts and materials research, working closely with Engineers, Purchasers, Stores and Production staff;
• Material demand entry and follow up;
• Provide internal and external customer updates on project milestones and timelines;
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements within their responsibilities and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and quality;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Naturally organized and methodical, with a focus on efficiency;
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings;
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes;
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes;
• Ability to work effectively with Office 365 programs;
• Strong technical communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral;
• Committed team player with the ability to focus on deliverables.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of logistics planning, program planning, Engineering experience, or project management;
• Working in an aviation environment preferred;
• Working knowledge and experience with a materials or enterprise resource planning system required;
• Project management training or experience an asset.

If you are qualified and interested in this position, please submit your resume to [email protected] with 'Production and Conversion Controller' in the subject line. Please note that the application deadline for this position is August 23, 2024.