Mechanical Crew Chief - Calgary, Canada - De Havilland

De Havilland

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

1 day ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. ('DHC') is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB.

DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training.

DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop weekly work plans in collaboration with other trade specific Crew Chiefs, Production Managers and Planning Leads to ensure weekly project production targets are attainable
Communication and coordination of all workflow to trade specific Lead Hands for execution to achieve weekly production targets
Responsible for management of all in trade Engineering requests/concerns/follow up.
Partner with all Production Departments to improve performance, reduce cost and gain production efficiency
Promote interdepartmental communication and coordination
Address production issues/concerns reduce impact of work stoppages and production delays.
Bridge all production shifts (A/C, B/D, E, F) to ensure cross shift communications and work plan alignment
Coordinate parts and materials requirements to support weekly plan objectives
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Companies policies and procedures
Appraise performance, address complaints and resolve problems
Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security
Daily update of Aircraft Status Boards and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) boards
Provide daily status review updates to Production Manager to ensure all Production concerns are addressed
Perform any other related project or task as required
Work Schedule 12 hour/day 445 rotation

Supervisory/Crew Chief Duties

Directly supervise production Lead Hands in associated trade
Coordinate workflow to achieve weekly production targets and project milestones
Provide Leadership, Direction, Mentorship and Training to Production Lead Hands
Monitoring and evaluating the performance and progress of production Lead Hands and completing performance review assessments
Provide recommendations to Production Manager on administrative actions to correct poor performance or workplace behavior in accordance with company directives
Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork by promoting a positive work culture within the workforce and ensure set productivity and performance targets are met

Education & Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience with appropriately rated Transport Canada license
Experience on CL215, CL215T and CL415 are considered an asset
Excellent organization and communication skills
Experience leading people with demonstrated teambuilding skills

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.