RESPONSABLE CONTROLE DE GESTION OPERATIONNEL (H/F)

The Assembly Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the assembly operations at INNIOs engine manufacturing facility in Welland from point of raw material to final inspection. This role includes directly leading several teams operation leads and technicians to meet business goals and achieve overall productivity targets. This role is also one to help coordinate and drive first time quality (zero defects) and on time delivery for the plant by collaborating with many departments. The successful candidate will have prior experience in operations management process controls customer service and have shown success in both leading and developing manufacturing teams for highly complex products and systems.

Lead assembly paint and test teams to maximize area productivity and achieve both business and customer delivery goals.

Develop training platforms and criteria for team leaders and technicians.

Mentor and develop team members providing coaching and feedback to support career growth.

Foster and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

Champion diversity equity and inclusion within the assembly teams.

Operational Management

Oversee daily operations of engine assembly ensuring adherence to production schedules and zero defect quality standards.

Liaison and coordinate many upstream and converging processes as they all feed into engine assembly.

Manage headcount requirements across all areas of assembly to align with business objectives.

Manage indirect spending to meet budgetary goals.

Prepare and present regular reports on production performance challenges and improvement initiatives to senior management.

Serve as the primary escalation point and advocate for customer needs effectively communicating urgent requirements to supporting teams.

Collaborate proactively with production planning to anticipate and address material availability ensuring seamless workflow.

Process Improvement & Compliance

Drive root cause analysis and resolution of assembly issues collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to optimize processes.

Coordinate with supporting functions like engineering quality supplier quality etc. Manage inventory levels and lead assembly floor production order cycle counts

Develop and communicate key performance indicators to leaders and technician teams.

Ensure compliance with company policies industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Partner with Human Resources to develop and adjust policies.

810 years of production management experience.

• Bachelors degree in operations management or engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading a large multi-shift manufacturing workforce.
• Experience in engine assembly or heavy equipment manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Six Sigma and LEAN manufacturing certification is an asset.
• Expert in Microsoft Office tools; experience with Oracle ERP or equivalent needed.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to create and interpret production data and metrics.
• Solid understanding of health safety and environmental regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence.
• Familiarity with inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills for both internal and external customers.
• Collaborative leader with strong customer focus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support multi-shift operations.