Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

About the role

Are you a transformational leader who challenges the status quo and drives operational excellence? Are you energized by building high-performing teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering measurable results on the shop floor? At CAE, we are undergoing a significant evolution of our manufacturing operations. We are looking for leaders who will not only manage-but fundamentally transform-how we operate. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution to modernize processes, develop people, and elevate performance to world-class standards within a complex, high-mix manufacturing environment. The role we are offering you As Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations, you will lead production teams through a period of operational transformation. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be accountable for performance, process excellence, and team capability building across your area. You will lead a team of approximately 150 employees, including 8 direct reports (1st level managers), across 7 different operations processes. You will act as a change agent-challenging existing practices, implementing Lean principles, and building scalable, efficient systems that eliminate waste and improve flow.