Senior Leader, Operations - Challenger Programs - Pre-flight & Deliveries

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Work on the day shift, Monday to Friday.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and support their implementation.
• Conduct in‑depth analyses to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Generate detailed plans aligned with master schedules, ensuring communication, tracking, and progress follow‑up.
• Develop and implement robust and efficient operational processes.
• Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and director‑level operational dashboards.
• Identify major operational issues and propose effective action plans.
• Demonstrate leadership in resolving complex problems.
• Act as a high‑level liaison between various operations groups during escalations.
• Coordinate activities with internal teams, partners, external suppliers, and/or customers.
• Support cost control and financial performance monitoring.
• Develop and coach leaders on management competencies.
• Provide indirect supervision during absences or replacements.
• Promote a work environment based on teamwork and open communication.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a college or university degree in aeronautics, engineering, operations management or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 12 years of experience at Bombardier or equivalent.
• You have at least five (5) years of supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• You demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills to achieve results.
• You show managerial courage when leading personnel.
• You are available, flexible, and motivated by a dynamic and evolving environment.
• You have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• You are bilingual.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Senior Leader, Operations - Challenger Programs - Pre-flight & Deliveries

Primary Location Dorval Plant 3

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Referral Amount $2,000.00

Requisition 12469 Senior Leader, Operations - Challenger Programs - Pre-flight & Deliveries