Main Line Manager - Production Manager

Select People Solutions

  • Lethbridge, AB
  • $160,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Select People Solutions is pleased to be working with Pratt & Whitney, a global leader in aerospace innovation and engine manufacturing. With nearly 100 years of excellence, P&WC powers aircraft around the world—from business jets and helicopters to firefighting and life-saving operations.Our client is seeking a Production Manager (Main Line Manager – MLM) to join their Lethbridge Engine Center—home to the PT6 Center of Excellence and over 150 production team members. In this senior leadership role, you’ll oversee a portfolio of production and service departments, leading supervisors across four shifts and driving results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.You’ll play a hands-on role in daily operations, people leadership, and long-term strategy—contributing to one of the world’s most successful aircraft engine programs.What’s in it for you?
  • Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers (2025, Forbes) and ranked #1 in Aerospace & Defense.
  • Join a high-performing team in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
  • Be based in Lethbridge, Alberta! A growing city close to the Rockies with an affordable lifestyle and strong community
  • Enjoy competitive compensation, full benefits, pension matching, wellness programs, and growth opportunities
Position Summary:
  • Lead and coach a team of production supervisors
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies
  • Manage operational performance including quality, output, and delivery
  • Maintain a strong floor presence, mentoring teams and resolving challenges
  • Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support digital tool implementation and new product integration
  • Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation, and production scheduling
  • Drive a high-performance culture and employee engagement
  • Manage budgets and identify areas for cost savings and efficiency
  • Foster collaboration across departments to meet business goals
  • Contribute to long-term operational strategy (1–5–10 years)
  • Ensure fair, transparent labor relations and uphold company values
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of people leadership experience
(or Master’s with 7+ years in a related field such as operations, manufacturing, or engineering) * Proven leadership in a high-performance manufacturing setting, across multiple shifts.
  • Strong decision-making, communication, and strategic planning skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Proven ability to foster collaboration and build strong cross-functional relationships that drive collective success
  • Positive, resilient, and results-driven mindset
Bonus Points:
  • Experience in the aerospace industry
  • Bilingual (in French and English)
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