Job Description

Operations Manager

Location: Winnipeg MB CA

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we combine ingenuity and expertise to tackle aviation’s most complex challenges. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture empower you to build a rewarding career with a team you can count on day in and day out.

We are seeking an Operations Manager to oversee production planning, scheduling, and day-to-day operations, ensuring sales, inventory, and quality targets are met while managing costs, resources, and staff development.

What You’ll Do

• Direct production planning and scheduling based on sales volume, mix, inventory, and materials availability.
• Plan daily operations, assign manpower, authorize overtime, and control costs while maintaining delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with production, supply, sales, engineering, and customer service to meet production standards and goals.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures to achieve business unit strategic objectives.
• Perform capacity planning for equipment, floor space, and manpower based on forecasted workload.
• Lead and develop team approaches to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and report performance metrics to identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and manage capital expenditures relative to budget.
• Manage staff through hiring, training, performance reviews, coaching, and employee relations.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and goal-setting as part of the business unit management team.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing or production, measurable by direct reports and operational outcomes.
• 5+ years’ experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) with documented work examples.
• Proven planning, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills, measurable through project completion, team performance, or prior evaluations.
• Project management experience, measurable by successful delivery of projects on time and within budget
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company instructions, processes, and compliance regulations, demonstrated in previous roles.
• Must be available for after-hours on-call duties as required.

Desired Skills

• Experience with CF34 or CFM56 engines preferred.
• College diploma in engineering, business administration, or related field
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Pension plan with 100% company match, up to 5%
• Paid time off starting day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability

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Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.