CAE — Montreal (St. Laurent)
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll bring innovation to life, transforming visionary designs into world-class training solutions. You’ll play a key role in assembling, refining, and delivering products that support aviation and defence missions worldwide. Every detail you shape contributes to safety, precision, and performance. At CAE, our manufacturing teams play a critical role in transforming advanced designs into world-class training and simulation solutions. As part of a major operational transformation, we are looking for a leader who can drive performance, simplify processes, and elevate operational excellence within a complex manufacturing environment. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership.
Description As Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations, you will lead production teams through a period of significant transformation. You will oversee approximately 150 employees, including first-line managers, and be accountable for operational performance, process excellence, and team capability development. You will act as a change agent, implementing Lean principles and building scalable systems that improve efficiency and flow.
Responsibilities • Lead manufacturing transformation initiatives aligned with Lean principles. • Identify and implement process improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement. • Maintain strong floor presence to understand operational challenges. • Develop and mentor leadership teams. • Establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. • Manage labor relations in a unionized environment. • Implement structured daily management routines. • Use data to drive decision-making. • Ensure effective use of manufacturing systems (ERP, MES). • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. • 8+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing. • Experience in operational transformation or continuous improvement. • Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles. • Experience with manufacturing systems (ERP, MES).
Preferred Qualifications • Experience in complex manufacturing environments. • Transformational leadership capabilities. • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams. • Stakeholder management and influence skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities. • Coaching and talent development experience. • Experience in unionized environments. • Strong analytical mindset.
Benefits • Group insurance • Telemedicine • Employee Assistance Program • Employee stock purchase plan • Group RRSP • Defined benefit pension plan • Sabbatical leave • Enhanced parental leave
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About CAE At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
Position Type Regular
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