Date Posted: 2025-04-21
Country: Canada
Location: LOC13060 7007 Chemin De La Savane, Saint-Hubert, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9, Canada
Job Title: Senior Manager, Planning and Components Repair
About Pratt \& Whitney Canada
Pratt \& Whitney Canada (P\&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.
For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.
An Employer of Choice
Pratt \& Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada's Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters is also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.
Why join the team?
We are looking for a leader capable of mobilizing our team of planners in an in-depth transformation of our planning processes. This person will play a key role in supporting the repair teams in consistently meeting the expectations of our customers, both internal and external.
Our vision: to provide our customers with reliable repair schedules, minimize changes in delivery dates, and take a proactive and efficient approach to achieving our on-time delivery targets.
The Planning Manager will work closely with internal customer representatives and the Operations team. He/she will be an integral part of the St-Hubert revision center management team, and will actively contribute to various projects affecting all revision centers.
We're looking for an agile change agent with excellent team spirit and a strong culture of operational excellence.
The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours in St-Hubert, and is exclusively on-site.
What will your day-to-day look like?
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Lead and mobilize a team of logistics professionals to support daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives;
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Develop and implement a structured transformation plan, aiming to make progress visible, while defining clear, measurable goals that are tracked daily;
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Rigorously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective or preventive actions necessary to achieve desired results;
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Ensure the efficiency and robustness of planning processes, ensuring continuous improvement as needs evolve;
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Actively participate in daily management meetings, including aligning priorities with internal customers;
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Lead quality clinics with the team to reinforce rigor, accuracy, and improvements in practices;
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Drive operations using CORE tools, while ensuring the deployment and adoption of best operational practices within the team;
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Provide high-level support to internal and external customers, ensuring compliance with performance commitments, compliance requirements, and financial targets;
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Coordinate, structure, and lead transformation initiatives to improve the competitiveness, responsiveness, and efficiency of the repair sector.
What do you need to be successful?
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering;
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10 years of experience;
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Inspirational leadership, capable of mobilizing and engaging teams;
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Ability to develop a strategic network and build strong partnerships with other company entities;
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Proven experience in deploying the CORE operational system, including the Standard Production System, with expertise in continuous improvement;
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Mastery of control towers to measure and analyze site performance based on ESS, Quality, Customer, Employee, and Financial criteria;
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Customer-focused approach with a deep understanding of context and specific needs to adapt our offerings accordingly;
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Strong business acumen to optimize financial and operational performance;
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Unwavering commitment to health, safety, and environmental protection in all activities.
This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.
What do we offer?
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Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
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Group insurance program
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Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
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Merit or recognition program
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Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
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Recreational and sports club
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Nearby daycares
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Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking
Working at Pratt \& Whitney Canada
The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.
At Pratt \& Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.
At Pratt \& Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day---just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
