Deputy Production Program Manager, M1

Location

Ottawa, ON | Canada

Job description

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. Our mission is to establish a workplace that thrives on diversity, where your beliefs, cultural background, experiences, and ideas are valued and contribute to our collective strength. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

The Deputy Production Program Manager leads a production team in an assembly/test environment, exhibiting effective leadership and coaching qualities. The primary function is to ensure that the production team meets quality, schedule and budget objectives, with adherence to relevant policies and procedures You will guide and lead in a dynamic team environment, interacting with teams across the organization such as Planning, Manufacturing and Test Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Services, Program Management and end customers.

• Planning: Actively participates in the development of front-end operations to ensure resources, skills, and a solid manufacturing plan is in place to ensure successful project completion.
• Execution: Takes a pro-active lead in ensuring quality, schedule, and costs are meeting the assigned and allocated budgets. Balancing resources and team priorities are key success requirements.
• Coaching: Provides effective training, mentoring and guidance to team members so as to build a strong and self-directed work team as well as simultaneously foster team morale.
• Communication: Interfaces with Material, Production, Manufacturing Operations Management, Engineering, and program personnel, to ensure issues/concerns are identified and requirements are clearly communicated.
• Continuous Improvement: Drives and fosters innovation within the team and takes a lead in working with others to ensure continuous improvement of department and company goals. 
• Training: Determines, plans, and ensures personnel receive appropriate training to effectively perform required tasks.
• Other Related Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Post-secondary diploma in related discipline (i.e. Business-related discipline).
• 5 to 8 years in an electronics production environment preferably associated with military electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working in a union environment is an asset
• Experience managing people is an asset
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain and foster excellent working relationships
• Focused on continually driving business improvements.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and best practices is an asset.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Our success is fueled by individual diversity, encouraging applications from women, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, multi-cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via [email protected] .

Our comprehensive benefits package is just another reason our employees stick around, enjoy:

• A Flexible Working Environment: Embracing a Hybrid work model with the choice of enjoying every other Friday off is more than a perk; it's a commitment to fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Personalized Career Development: Your growth within the organization is not just supported; it's valued. Anticipate regular progress reviews, access to an Educational Assistance Program, and a personalized development plan tailored to your aspirations.
• Total Rewards Package: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan, coupled with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

Apply now to be a part of a workplace defined by who we are, and who we do it for.

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