Manager, Manufacturing, Repair & Overhaul

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,200 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.JOB OVERVIEW
The Manufacturing, Repair & Overhaul Manager, reports to the Senior Manager, Maintenance and has general accountability of all processes, policies and personnel assigned to the Manufacturing, Planning and Repair Shops. Departments include: Manufacturing Planning & Administration Group, Structures Shop, Component Overhaul Shop, Heat Treating, Resistance Welding, Plating Shop, Paint Shop, Composite Shop, & Machine Shop.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations
Participates in the development of viable goals and objectives that are consistent with company directivesParticipates in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing operations, programs, services, activities and/or functions to ensure goals and objectives are achieved and carried outContinually monitors and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities and/or functions of assigned area for effectiveness, efficiency, quality improvement, and compliance with applicable regulationsIdentifies and analyzes problems, deficiencies, and non-compliance within assigned area, making recommendations for taking corrective action to appropriately address themMeets with staff on a regular basis or as necessary to communicate instructions, share information, discuss and assess problems or progress made, and to cover other pertinent topic and issuesEnsures that necessary reports, correspondence, documentation, administrative actions, files, and records are correctly prepared, completed, maintained, and/or processed, in accordance with applicable guidelines and directivesPerson Responsible for Manufacturing (PRM) – certified by Transport Canada – to oversee the manufacturing of aeronautical products in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations & Standards.Relationships and communication
Develops and maintains direct working relationships with staff members and pertinent external parties to ensure necessary cooperation and supportEffectively communicates with subordinates, in a responsible, authoritative, and tactful mannerProperly exchanges and disseminates necessary information;
keeps pertinent partiesinformed of status of activitiesResponds appropriately to inquiries, requests for assistance, complaints, etc. from departmental staff and external partiesEffectively interacts with TCCA in relation to all KFA Person Responsible for Manufacturing responsibilitiesServes as member of applicable management team(s), appropriately participating in team decision-making and associated activitiesHuman resource and employee relations functions
Interviews applicants and makes appropriate selection recommendations according to applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelinesAppropriately assigns work to employees, considering pertinent factors such as available resources, staff ability, and workloadMonitors and approves staff leave usage while ensuring adequate coverage is maintainedAppropriately reviews, recommends, and/or initiates disciplinary actions according to applicable KFA policies, procedures, and guidelines, carefully considering options availablePolicies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
Appropriately participates in developing, reviewing, revising, recommending, interpreting, and/or maintaining pertinent policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring conformity with applicable regulationsEnsures, or works with others to ensure, that pertinent policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines are implemented in an effective and timely mannerKeeps abreast of regulatory, management directives, organizational, or other changes or initiatives that may affect assigned area, analyzes impact, and recommends or takes necessary action to address themReviews and revises all assigned company manuals including procedures, policy, and supplementsTraining
Provides specialized technical assistance and direction to staff, as neededAssures all training is consistent and current, and all policy requirements are metReview staff training requirements based on current equipment and process changesDocumentation, service contracts and reports
Maintains confidentiality of records according to established guidelinesCompletes all forms and documentation in accordance regulations and company policiesWrites concise, accurate and organized reports and correspondence according to established protocolsMaintains files accurately and in proper orderCompletes accurate reports and logs, as required, and submits to the appropriate personnel on a timely basisMonitor department health through the development of specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI)Positive leadership and a strong team orientation
Defines goals and/or required results at beginning of performance periodCommunicates regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals and/or required results, providing specific feedback, and initiating corrective action when defined goals and/or required results are not metEvaluates employees at scheduled intervals, obtains and considers all relevant information in evaluationsMotivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and ensures training and development opportunities are appropriateBudgets and resources
Conducts and/or participates in the proper and timely preparation and submittal of budget requests for funds, based on adequate identification, assessment, and justification of assigned area's fiscal needsResourcefully utilizes allocated budget to cost-effectively meet needs of assigned areaMonitors expenditures to ensure they remain within allocated budget, initiating action necessary to avoid deficit spendingCost oversight review of all invoicing requests in accordance with customer approved quotes and standard company invoicing policiesEnsures that fiscal management and associated activities are properly conducted in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and guidelinesEnsures that assigned resources (e.G., equipment, facilities, etc.) are properly managed, utilized, maintained, documented, and accounted forEnsure the proper development, review, documentation, implementation, and/or administration of contractual agreementsDevelopment of complex business cases including cost/benefit analysis to secure assets required to improve quality, quantity, and capabilities of KF AerospaceREQUIREMENTS
Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Aerospace or similarA minimum of 7+ years of Leadership experience in a Manufacturing or Aviation settingWorking knowledge of Transport Canada regulationsTechnical Training in one or more shops disciplinesExcellent communication skills, both written and spokenDetailed knowledge of Manufacturing specifications, process, and proceduresProfessional public presentation and organizational skillsMaintains a high level of confidentialityStrong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookA communicative and enthusiastic personalityAbility to multitask, be flexible and adaptiveFinancial literacy in relation to a comprehensive understanding of the drivers of growth, profitability, and the company's financial KPI’sBusiness acumen in relation to understanding and dealing with risks and opportunities of the assigned areaContinuous improvement of products, services, or processesProficient in organizing resources and establishing prioritiesBENEFITS
Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):Health and DentalShort & Long-Term DisabilityHealth Spending AccountWellness Spending AccountPaid vacation and Personal time offPension matching plan and voluntary RRSPEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramFree financial adviceA bonus program based on organizational performance
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