Manager, Supply Chain Transformation

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:59 AM

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Transformation Director, the Manager Supply Chain Transformation plays a strategic role in leading the Supplier Manager Industrialization team in ensuring on-time industrialization and execution of new and existing contracts, development of risk mitigation strategies and proactive identification and resolution of supply chain strategies to ensure program deliverables. Serving as the primary escalation point for Supply Chain new programs, from readiness ramp up and into sustaining production.

This position is integral to maintaining production reliability, supporting both daily and weekly schedules, and driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency within the supply chain function.

• Supervise and guide a team of Industrialization Supplier Managers and Intervention agents, including setting performance goals, providing training, and conducting evaluations.
• Focal for continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, and training programs for Supply Chain Transformation team.
• Be visible and the voice of your Supplier Industrialization team by generating regular reports for senior management, highlighting supplier performance, risks and strategies for improvement
• Project manage New Program launch and ensure all required milestones are meeting De Havilland Aircraft of Canada qualification requirements on time
• Responsible for the coordination of supplier industrialization resources
• Manage industrialization launch on complex or strategic accounts in partnership with the Supply Chain Transformation Director
• Coordinate on-site supplier readiness and intervention resources.
• Resolve supply chain disruptions and mitigate risk across the supplier base
• Ensure alignment of supply chain Industrialization activities with operational priorities and schedule requirements.
• Assist in Investigation of root cause of manufacturing problems and liaise with other functions to analyze potential solutions by evaluating cost, impacts and risks of a change in production
• Support in the qualification of manufacturing processes and tooling within the supplier facility
• Track and present team KPI data for DMM meetings, program reviews, and rate readiness reviews.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all reporting tools and dashboards.
• Serve as the data focal point for internal stakeholder update and collaboration meetings.
• Present updates, action items, and insights to stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with Procurement leadership and PPL’s to engage in meaningful discussions, ensuring timely resolution of issues and escalation where appropriate.

• 5+ years of experience leading teams in procurement, supplier management or a related field
• Degree or diploma in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or equivalent…