Operations Manager – Assembly
AAA Canada
Date: 20 hours ago
City: Calgary, AB
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
AAA Canada is looking for an Operations Manager - Assembly to add expertise to our team. The Operations Manager - Assembly is accountable for overseeing the full spectrum of assembly production operations. This role is responsible for the on-time delivery of manufactured and assembled products through internal and external customers, while also aligning with broader operational strategies. He will collaborate across engineering, methods, supply chain, planning and leadership teams to ensure project goals are met efficiently and safely.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Planning
Apply now, and let's see how your talents and aspirations fit with our vision and the work we do!
AAA Canada is looking for an Operations Manager - Assembly to add expertise to our team. The Operations Manager - Assembly is accountable for overseeing the full spectrum of assembly production operations. This role is responsible for the on-time delivery of manufactured and assembled products through internal and external customers, while also aligning with broader operational strategies. He will collaborate across engineering, methods, supply chain, planning and leadership teams to ensure project goals are met efficiently and safely.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Planning
- Lead, manage and coach the production teams to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly operational goals.
- Align production operations with short- and mid-term business objectives through executable action plans with clear understood KPIs and timelines.
- Ensure a positive, respectful, and transparent work environment.
- Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all health and safety policies, audits, investigations, and best practices are followed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, risk mitigation, and resolution of operational challenges.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and applicable regulations (e.g., Transport Canada, AS9100).
- Oversee day-to-day execution of assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting to meet production needs.
- Coordinate and Improve site processes, workloads and resources to meet business needs.
- Ensure appropriate staffing and resources are in place and monitor progress regularly.
- Escalate operational risks and delays to senior leadership.
- Ensure the site accurately displays the right KPIs supported by executable action plans to support business goals.
- Manage individual performance and identify training and development needs for team members from entry-level through to management.
- Foster a strong team culture and maintain awareness of team engagement and morale.
- Support succession planning for production cells and broader operations roles.
- Provide routine and ad hoc updates on progress against plans, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Develop and manage budgets for operations and support cost-effective solutions.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drive innovation in manufacturing and assembly techniques using best practice and technology.
- Support site operational improvement projects.
- Coordinate efficient site-wide movement of goods and resources related to operations.
- Develop annual workforce planning and resourcing strategies.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends, market data, and best practices that impact operations.
- 5 - 8 years of manufacturing management and supervisory experience
- Previous manufacturing management experience would be considered an asset
- Experience in lean manufacturing or project management would be considered an asset
- A business degree would be considered an asset
- Excellent organization, judgement, and prioritization
- Communication
- Team building
- Technical expertise
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in aerospace sector.
- Permanent employment offering stability and security.
- Access to AAA Academy for ongoing professional development.
- Use of high performance and quality equipment.
- Sick days to ensure your well-being.
- Comprehensive group insurance program.
- Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
- Stimulating work environment with major projects in the aerospace, ground transportation and defense sectors.
- Health and wellness program.
Apply now, and let's see how your talents and aspirations fit with our vision and the work we do!
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