Parang Jodat

Production Manager @De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

Calgary, AB, CA

Passionate about aviation and driving operational excellence in aircraft manufacturing. Currently managing the production of the iconic Twin Otter Assembly line at De Havilland Canada, a role that entails overseeing all aspects of production to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met. Key Responsibilities- Lead daily operations for the Twin Otter final assembly line, applying MOS principles and tracking performance (target vs. actual) across production stages- Oversee a team of 80+ direct reports; manage training, qualifications, safety, attendance, and performance- Developed visual standard work and implemented daily tracking systems to ensure productivity and workflow efficiency- Ensure compliance with QMS documentation, safety policies, and legislation; conduct risk assessments and incident investigations- Forecast capacity, lead recruitment efforts, and successfully hired 50+ employees in under a year—doubling headcount with >95% retention- Design and execute recovery plans to minimize downtime and maintain production targets- Own cross-functional initiatives and adapt quickly to shifting priorities on the production floor.

Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic

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