Safran

Manager, Production

Safran$81K — $127K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (+4 years without degree)
  • 8+ years in production/manufacturing/warehouse operations
  • 4 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of production and quality control standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
  • Excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee manufacturing operations and manage production schedules
  • Promote lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes
  • Supervise production quality and address issues promptly
  • Regulate workflow to maximize production capacity
  • Train and mentor employees in current production methods
  • Conduct performance appraisals and manage personnel decisions
  • Facilitate communication between departments to maintain operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life insurance and 401(k) savings plans with company match
  • Paid time off and employee discounts
  • Potential eligibility for management bonuses
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Mechanical assembly

Job title

Manager, Production

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

In the role of Manager, Production you'll play a pivotal part on our Operations team. The Production Manager oversees the manufacturing operation, manages employees, plans and makes changes according to production schedule, promotes safety, supports and communicates company goals, rules, and standards, to employees. Promotes lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.

This position contributes to our vision by:
Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of effective production Department planning, policies, and procedures.
• Assists Senior Management in developing short and long term goals and objectives and provides suggestions and recommendations.
• Participates in developing Department policies and procedures and ensures that they support and complement Company-wide strategic objectives.
• Conducts periodic reviews of existing policies. Ensures that policies are updated and in accordance with evolving production and quality standards.

Assumes responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of Production functions.
• Oversees production and assembly processes. Supervises assembly, inspection, and shipment of products.
• Monitors and supervises production quality, and inspection of products. Identifies problems and resolves them quickly and effectively.
• Regulates work flow to ensure maximum production capacity. Monitors the floor production schedule to ensure that products are completed according to deadlines.
• Ensures that Production functions are completed in accordance with established production, safety, and quality standards.

Effectively supervises assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance.
• Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication.
• Directs and assigns personnel. Provides assistance and support as needed.
• Trains, advises, and counsels employees on current production methods.

Provides suggestions to improve performance and productivity.
• Conducts performance appraisals as required. Formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed.
• Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and management.
• Works closely with purchasing, and engineering departments to maintain schedules and implement changes and revisions in operational procedures.
• Provides assistance and support to related departments as required.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Performs production duties as needed.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Cabin TA:
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!
• Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $81,250 - $127,680 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (+4 years without degree)

Experience:
• 8 or more years of experience in production/manufacturing/warehouse operations
• 4 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of production procedures, standards and knowledge of Quality Control Standards and systems.

Computer Skill:
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and experience with an ERP system.

Other Skills: Well organized, planning and time management skills, quality oriented, problem solving. Ability to lead teams, conduct meetings, give direction/delegate, and train/coach/mentor employees.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
• Bachelor's degree
• 10 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5 or more years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Annual salary

$81,250 - $127,680 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

City (-ies)

Carson

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

  • English (Fluent)
  • Spanish (Beginner)


ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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