Finishing Production Manager

Job Overview

Job description 165 tonnes rely on our expertise. Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in landing gear, wheels, and brakes and associated systems for civil and military aircraft. The Mirabel plant is dedicated to manufacturing major landing gear components for Airbus A320, A330, and A350 models, and the Boeing 787. The facility features state‑of‑the‑art equipment for machining, polishing and special processes, including heat treatment, shot peening and surface treatments.

The manager is responsible for all operations across a value chain to ensure performance in delivery, production, efficiency, quality and health, safety and environment (HSE). They supervise methods agents and manufacturing employees in the finishing department (blasting, plating, painting and finishing grinding).

• Delegate tasks and decisions to the team according to their abilities to promote engagement with team objectives and autonomy.
• Guide and assist the team to resolve problems and make decisions simply and effectively.
• Implement what is necessary to execute the production plan and meet delivery commitments.
• Identify and anticipate problematic situations and obtain support from a resource (maintenance, quality, HR, etc.) to solve issues.
• Facilitate necessary changes to adapt to new realities.

• Work with the Planning team to monitor the production plan and adjust as needed to meet objectives.
• Ensure availability and optimization of resources to maximize workforce efficiency.
• Manage workforce movements, ensuring optimal multi‑skilling of manufacturing employees in the area.

• Ensure compliance with company rules, procedures and policies, including the collective agreement.
• Ensure development of team members' skills following existing processes and policies.

• Work with HSE teams to conduct awareness activities and ensure application of HSE rules and policies in the area.
• Participate in accident / incident investigations.
• Ensure inspections, analyses and associated action plans are completed (e.g. 5S, IGP, ergonomics, occupational health and safety, ...).

• Work with quality teams to raise operator awareness of quality requirements (internal and external).
• Drive and manage operational problem‑solving activities (RPO / 8D).
• Ensure achievement of sector quality objectives and performance (e.g. NC, rework, scrap, complaints, ...).

• Work schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive group benefits plan 100% employer‑paid (medical/dental/vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, travel insurance).
• Telemedicine service.
• An excellent retirement plan.
• Continuous training to support professional development.
• Health and wellness program up to $300/year.
• A stimulating environment with diverse technologies and projects that values and recognizes innovation.
• A company committed to high standards in quality, health & safety, environment, ethics and technical excellence.
• An open management style where managers are transparent and accessible.
• A human‑scale work environment with the resources of a large, market‑leading company.

• Relevant university degree or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Leadership.
• Managerial courage.
• Teamwork.
• Excellent oral and written communication in French and English to interact with other Safran sites and partners.
• Decision making.
• Ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Autonomy.
• Stress and pressure management.
• Safran applies an employment equity program and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
• Persons with disabilities may receive assistance for the pre‑selection and selection process if they wish.
• Masculine form is used for convenience only and without discrimination.
• Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Applicants who are not Canadian citizens will only be considered if they already hold a Canadian work permit permitting timely filling of the position.
• By applying, you agree that Safran may retain the information contained in your application in a database to contact you for future positions.