Planning & Production Control Manager

Reporting to the VP Operations, the Planning & Production Control Manager oversees the running of the aircraft maintenance and overhaul production planning and control booths and man-hour budgets. In this capacity he/she will manage and lead a group of certified Aircraft Maintenance Planners and clerical support staff to accomplish package/job card production and production planning and control to support large commercial aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Modification Services, in accordance with the work scope and company/FAA/EASA procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop production schedules and work statements identifying detailed facility requirements, manpower requirements, parts and material lists, tooling lists, third party services and specialized resources to ensure contractual commitments and production targets of the company are met. Prepare the production planning boards, communicating with internal production and support organizations to manage the plan in an efficient, effective and customer centric manner. Support operations departments with optimized production plans, job cards, drawings, manuals, standards and production management information systems. Ensure that all required documentation is supplied with the Task Cards in order to maximize efficiency in job execution by aircraft mechanics and technicians. Monitor task execution man hours and report in a timely manner to Leads, Project Managers and Maintenance Manager any potential threats leading to delays/overages and wastage that will negatively impact project profitability. Control paperwork to ensure thorough and accurate completion in full compliance with OEM MPDs, company/FAA/EASA procedures. Ensure all data is entered accurately into the company’s information system in accordance with company’s Work Order processes and procedures. Make sure that Production Planning and Control personnel ensure that all required documents are included in completed work packages prior to copying and filing records into company’s archives, delivering originals to the Customer. Assist the Business Development department in developing work scopes, man hour estimates, schedules and production plans in development of customer contracts. Directly interface with business development, finance, operations, purchasing, stores and human resources in the development and execution of multiple/concurrent projects with diverse contract types. Ensure company procedures and processes are followed in providing finance all necessary supporting information to allow for accurate and timely preparation and submission of invoices. Lead, coach and mentor direct reports and their subordinates to consistently deliver excellence in their undertaking as individuals and team players. To ensure commitment and accountability at all levels by maintaining a cohesive organization motivated to meet and exceed expectations. To hire, discipline and terminate employees as required. Provide on-the-job and formal training of department personnel in the proper performance of their assigned duties. Strive for continuous process improvements while ensuring compliance to FAA, safety (OSHA), legal and established corporate procedures, checks and balances. Drive efficiencies throughout the department and eliminate waste wherever possible. Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as required ensuring a smooth running of operations. Report to operations management any discrepancies and threats on a timely basis with the objective of resolving any issues and to avoid aircraft re-delivery delays. Elaborate annual strategic plans and budgets no later than the last quarter of the preceding fiscal year. Establish performance metrics, goals and performance evaluation processes in line with corporate policy. The individual and department goals should be aggressive, achievable and in line with corporate strategy. Conduct regular meetings, clearly establishing objectives and resultant actionable items. Deal with Customers in a cordial, respectful and professional manner, and to see to it that all personnel behave accordingly. Collaborate with all other managers in delivering the highest quality repair station service. Support the VP Operations with other business activities as needed. To Lead by example at all times; through professional behavior, integrity, commitment to the company and compliance with its policies. All Production booths are managed and controlled by the Production Planning and Control department. The manning of this department is necessary for all operations shifts. The Manager, Production Planning and Control plays a key role as an internal service provider to the operations of the Company. He/she has a sense of urgency due to his/her deep appreciation of the importance of monitoring man hour estimates, tooling requirements, delivery of parts and materials in order not to negatively affect an on-time re-delivery of aircraft, job profitability and the accurate completion and compliance of required documentation. REQUIREMENTS High School Degree/GED and 10 years related experience in Planning and Production in commercial aircraft MRO environment. Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management position. Strong communications skills. Airframe and Powerplant licenses, preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr