FCCS Manager - Interior Completions and Modifications

FLYING COLOURS CORP. has been providing comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul services, completions, engineering, and avionics installations and upgrades, to the international business aviation sector for more than thirty years.  We are committed to our core values of Flexibility, Integrity and Innovation which deliver unparalleled results for our customers and creates strong partner relationships.  We work with leading OEMs and hold reseller status for leading avionics and component suppliers. We are an Authorized Service Facility for Bombardier and a Bombardier Preferred Completion Center. 

Flying Colours Corp. is a privately-owned business which supports independent thinking and enables creative strategic development. Our inclusive company culture enables our expert team to excel, progress and develop rewarding, long-term careers. This is why we are one of the industry's fastest growing companies and continue to expand at our facilities in Canada, the USA and Asia.

Our growing company is actively seeking a Manager of Interior Completions and Modifications.  In this role you will be responsible for executing all operational activities as it relates to manufacturing.  This includes product manufacturing, quality, health and safety and team performance / productivity.  You will also work with the senior business team to ensure the maximization of all performance objectives set for manufacturing.

The focus of this role is the optimization of the following key Operational Objectives:

• On-Time Deliveries: Timely Production Output in accordance with Order Book and business plans, and ultimate delivery to meet scheduling

• Quality of Product (and components received)

• Manufacturing Productivity / Efficiency (Productivity per Employee)

• Cost Reduction

• Inventory Control

• Leadership / Team Motivation

• Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance

• Sets weekly and monthly targets as appropriate to report and demonstrate progress in these areas to the Management team.

 As Manager of Interior Completions and Modifications, you will also be responsible for:

• Receives Orders from the Sales team and executes those orders to ensure finished product (upholstery/seating, cabinetry, paint finishing) are delivered on time, every time, according to specifications.

• Based on the production schedule, coordinates the flow of work within or between Departments to expedite production to meet delivery dates.

• Works in conjunction with Human Resources to determine staffing levels required to meet production schedule.

• Prioritize material and parts flow in departments and assign personnel accordingly.

• Manage labor variances, overtime, consumables, productivity, quality, delivery to budget.

• Expedite any parts shortages in coordination with Purchasing group. 

• Fit special orders onto the floor so as to not affect production

• Deal with Maintenance issues setting priorities when necessary through maintenance staff.

• Identify process improvement opportunities, new procedures, or capital equipment to improve productivity or production flow.

• Provides overall direction, guidance and hands-on leadership to Manufacturing for zones and Operational functions to maximize key supply chain metrics (Production output / order-book, purchasing, profitability, cost reduction, quality, inventory, and EHS).

• With support from Human Resources, ensures that employees are trained, motivated and know their responsibilities for preventing or minimizing safety and security risks.

• Coordinates annual performance management system for zones under responsibility in conjunction with Human Resources.

• Check Attendance systems and initiates corrective action where required in conjunction with Human Resources group.

• Works in compliance with all Administrative, Health & Safety policies and procedures as per legislative requirements and as outlined in Company policies.

• Extended hours can be expected in this position.

• Other duties as assigned

You will be successful as the Manager of Interior Completions and Modifications, if you have:

• Significant practical Operations and Business Management experience, including: Strong background in manufacturing and lean manufacturing, engineering, materials processes, lean technologies (5S / 6S) quality processes, inventory control, and manufacturing finance.

• Experience in aerospace or corporate aircraft industry required.

• Strong employee relations skills

• Strong analytical and process skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams

• Outstanding communication (oral/written) skills required

• Proficient experience in MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Corridor a plus

The work environment for the Manager of Interior Completions and Modifications, may include but is not limited to the following:

• Regular periods during which physical effort is required, e.g., walking standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

• Exposure to factors such as temperature variations/extremes, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, and materials which can cause periods of discomfort.

• Frequent need to give concentrated attention, with one or two senses at a time, where stimuli are changing.

• Occasional direct and indirect pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

NOTE:  The above statement(s) reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a conclusive description of all work required in the position.

FLYING COLOURS CORP. encourages a diverse work force and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We believe inclusion is essential to our success as an international company.  We encourage all candidates to apply, as we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under national or local law.

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