Production Control Director

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

Our client is a leading international provider of aviation services, specializing in aircraft and engine leasing, maintenance, and asset management. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and sustainability, they support global airlines and operators by delivering innovative solutions that enhance fleet performance and reliability.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Production Control Director oversees master scheduling and production control within Maintenance, Repair, and Exchange operations. Leading Montreal site’s production activities, you’ll ensure operational needs, quality standards, and regulatory compliance are met. You’ll drive efficiency, performance, and continuous improvement while managing a team responsible for production schedules, inventory availability, workflow optimization, and compliance with company and industry standards.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and implement the long-term strategy for production control and scheduling, ensuring alignment with the company’s business objectives
• Lead and mentor the scheduling and production control team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, attainment and continuous improvement.
• Develop and oversee the execution of production plans while balancing resource utilization, cost control, and production timelines.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of production operations and take corrective actions when needed
• Ensure the on-time completion of all maintenance, repair, and exchange activities, considering resource availability, production priorities, and material constraints.
• Lead the coordination between cross-functional teams (e.g., Scheduling, Production Control, Procurement, Engineering, Production and Logistics) to guarantee the smooth flow of production activities.
• Develop and maintain production schedules that optimize the use of labor, equipment, and materials, ensuring minimal downtime and on-time delivery.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of scheduling and production control professionals.
• Oversee resource planning to ensure that personnel, equipment, and materials are available and allocated effectively to meet production requirements.
• Champion the implementation of lean manufacturing and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Analyze production data and provide actionable insights to improve performance and identify areas for improvement.

Collaborate closely with Quality Control and Engineering teams to ensure that all products meet the required industry standards and specifications.

Prepare regular reports on production performance, including key metrics such as on-time delivery, cycle times, inventory turnover, and cost efficiency.

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Note : The masculine is used to lighten the text without prejudice to the feminine form.

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Requirements

COMPÉTENCES RECHERCHÉES : Baccalauréat en administration des affaires, gestion industrielle, gestion des opérations ou dans un domaine connexe requis. Minimum de 7 ans d'expérience en contrôle de production, gestion des opérations ou dans un rôle similaire dans l’industrie de la maintenance et l’entretien aérospatial. Expérience avérée en leadership ou gestion d'équipe, de préférence dans un environnement de production complexe et à volume élevé. Excellentes compétences en communication, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, en français et en anglais. Connaissance approfondie des systèmes de contrôle de production, des progiciels de gestion intégrés (PGI) et autres logiciels de fabrication. Maîtrise avancée de l'analyse de données, de l'optimisation des processus et des méthodes d'amélioration continue. Excellentes compétences en gestion de projet, avec une capacité à prioriser et à gérer plusieurs tâches simultanément. Connaissance des exigences réglementaires et des normes de conformité du secteur aéronautique (atout). Esprit analytique : Capacité à analyser des données complexes, identifier des tendances et développer des solutions concrètes pour améliorer les performances de production.