L3Harris MAS, located in Cold Lake (AB) is a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

L3Harris MAS, a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., is an agile and innovative aerospace and defense technology company. Our 1000 employees provide complete military and commercial aviation modernization and upgrade solutions structural and avionics upgrades, aircraft component repair and overhaul, integrated logistics support, stripping and painting, field service support and technical publications, plus a full range of technical support services.

Our specialized aviation facilities include component repair, overhaul and machining, aircraft hangars and other upgrade facilities, structural design and analysis, full-scale fatigue testing and aircraft fatigue management, as well as other engineering services - from mechanical engineering and avionics to electronics and systems engineering.

Our customers perform on the world’s most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what’s next. We combine speed, innovation and flawless execution to ensure confidence and security in the world ahead.

About your next Challenge as a Manager, Operations Manager :

Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Operations (CF-18 Fleet Manager) in Mirabel, the Manager, Operations Manager or Site Lead will be the Senior Representative for all L3Harris MAS Operations at 4 Wing Cold Lake.

As the Manager, Operations Management, you will be responsible for supporting CF-18 operations in order to meet operational needs of our client at the Department of National Defence (DND). You will direct the work of the L3Harris MAS supervisors, technical professionals (TSRs, planners, etc.) and the entire team of L3Harris MAS technicians assigned to CF-18 maintenance in Cold Lake.

Together with his team, the Manager, Operations Management will also be responsible for ensuring that our sub-contractor is performing and respecting their Material Management engagements with the new CF-18 contract.

You will also hold the authority of delegate SMM (Senior Maintenance Manager) for airworthiness maintenance for all CF-18 operations.

What You Will Do:

• Support the 1st and 2nd line maintenance activities and workshops at 4 Wing Cold Lake in order to meet operational needs and ensure the number of aircraft "available" to the operational community is maintained IAW the new CF-18 contract;
• The main on-site point of contact (POC), liaising with DND representatives incl. the Wing SAMA, SAMEOs, etc., CAE and ArcField;
• With ArcField, coordinate and ensure the availability of all Primary Air Vehicle (PAV) parts necessary to maintain CF-18 aircraft in a state of readiness at 4 Wing Cold Lake including deployment locations;
• Identify and assess issues / constraints / risks that could lead to delays in the execution of Cold Lake’s responsibilities within the new CF-18 contract;
• Coordination of the new CF-18 contract between Mirabel, the sub-contractors CAE, ArcField and the customer;
• In collaboration with the Fleet Manager and the Master Planner, advise the Operations Management and the Program Office on priority setting (manpower, deliveries, risks, etc.);
• Working with his Team, focus on continuous improvement to processes, systems, solutions or products to increase business performance. May have to develop new concepts or propose new standards to meet all aspects of the new CF-18 contract;
• Communicate, collaborate, establish and maintain a professional and courteous relationships with the Programs group, the client (Department of National Defence), the various L3Harris representatives and the sub-contract ArcField;
• Generate Production Reports as required by the new CF-18 contract;
• Carry out regularly scheduled meetings with Supervisors and Team Leads and conduct quarterly meetings for all hands;
• Provide guidance for the Site Environmental, Health & Safety Committee and follow-up on recommendations and accident investigations;
• Replace supervisors and department head as required;
• Main POC for all Human Resource issues (liaising with the HR Business Partner (HRBP) in Mirabel) including maintaining and updating the Site Succession Plan;
• Coordinate the hiring process with the HRBP and Talent Acquisition. Drafts Employee Requisitions, conduct interviews, carry out the new hire indoctrination, and manage the probation period;
• Produce all annual and semi-annual Performance Evaluations of direct reports and review the evaluations for all members of the Team;
• Provide global strategy and technical solutions as required for all operational aspects of the business while maintaining and influencing innovation and Continuous Improvement;
• As a visionary, provide a comprehensive strategy and technical solutions based on the operational needs and challenges associated with the new CF-18 contract;
• Represent Cold Lake Operations in various meetings within L3Harris MAS, as well as with the customer to provide operational solutions and their degree of feasibility; and
• POC to manage and coordinate all Special Projects assigned to Base Cold Lake.