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$79k–$92k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Medical coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible benefits options, Emergency travel insurance, Virtual care services
Posted 14h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Deputy Production Program Manager leads a production team in an assembly and test environment to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met. They are responsible for mentoring team members, coordinating with cross-functional departments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant discipline and at least 5 years of experience in an electronics production or manufacturing environment. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to obtain a Canadian government security clearance.
Full job description
Company Description
Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.
If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.
Job Description
Reporting to the Production Program Manager, the Deputy Production Program Manager leads a production team in an assembly/test environment, exhibiting effective leadership and coaching qualities. The primary function is to ensure that the production team meets quality, schedule and budget objectives, with adherence to relevant policies and procedures.
You will guide and lead in a dynamic team environment, interacting with teams across the organization such as Planning, Manufacturing and Test Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Services, Program Management and end customers.
Planning: Actively participates in the development of front-end operations to ensure resources, skills, and a solid manufacturing plan is in place to ensure successful project completion.
Execution: Takes a pro-active lead in ensuring quality, schedule, and costs are meeting the assigned and allocated budgets. Balancing resources and team priorities are key success requirements.
Coaching: Provides effective training, mentoring and guidance to team members so as to build a strong and self-directed work team as well as simultaneously foster team morale.
Communication: Interfaces with Material, Production, Manufacturing Operations Management, Engineering, and program personnel, to ensure issues/concerns are identified and requirements are clearly communicated.
Continuous Improvement: Drives and fosters innovation within the team and takes a lead in working with others to ensure continuous improvement of department and company goals.
Training: Determines, plans, and ensures personnel receive appropriate training to effectively perform required tasks.
Other Related Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What You Need to Have to Succeed
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
5 + years of experience in an electronics production or manufacturing environment, preferably involving military electro-mechanical assemblies.
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate activities in a fast-paced production environment while balancing quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple functional teams.
Proven ability to identify issues, solve problems, and drive results in support of production and program objectives.
What Makes You Stand Out
Previous experience leading, supervising, or managing people in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience working within a unionized environment.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and best practices.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Oracle ) within a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
Working knowledge of AI applications and their use in improving business processes and operational efficiency.
Professional certifications related to manufacturing, operations, project management, or continuous improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP) are considered an asset.
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.
Additional Information
The hiring range for this position is $78,500 - $92,000
Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:
Relevant experience
Technical and non-technical skills
Education and certifications
Benefits
As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, you’ll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children.
Why join us?
Purposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality we’re known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network. You’ll be working on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].
Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Employment Type: Fulltime-Regular
Related keywords
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We develop mission critical solutions for those that lead, serve and protect the world we live in.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1952
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
267,004
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
Offices: 15036 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US · 8201 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257, US · 2688 Orchard Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95134, US · 100 Plastics Ave, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201, US · 430 National Business Pkwy, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701, US
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