Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - S&OP manager
Job title
Supply Chain Director
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Description
The Safran Electronics & Defense North America Director of Supply Chain will provide dedicated leadership support to strengthen, structure, and mature the Supply Chain organization for the SED Actuation Rockford perimeter, with priority focus on correcting and implementing effective SIOP, supplier performance, planning, and governance processes.
The initial priority of the role will be to stabilize and structure the Rockford Actuations supply chain operating model, including process correction, SIOP implementation, supplier performance governance, and organizational design for long-term sustainment. As progress is made within the Rockford/Actuation perimeter, the role will progressively expand to support the development of a broader SED North America Supply Chain organization, or "SED North America Supply Chain antenna," covering both SED Actuation and SED Avionics needs.
A key objective of the role will be to identify and develop synergies between SED Actuation and SED Avionics in North America, including process alignment, shared governance, common tools, resource optimization, supplier management practices, and opportunities for improved coordination across the regional supply chain footprint.
Leadership Behaviors
The role requires a hands-on transformation leader who can operate with urgency while building sustainable processes. Expected leadership behaviors include:
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to create structure in an immature and transforming organization.
• Practical, action-oriented problem solving.
• Strong cross-functional leadership.
• Strong process discipline and follow-through.
• Ability to balance short-term recovery needs with long-term organization development.
• Collaborative mindset across business units, including Actuation and Avionics.
• Ability to develop people, clarify expectations, and build team maturity.
Summary
The Director of Supply Chain role is intended to provide focused leadership to stabilize and mature the Rockford Supply Chain / SIOP / SPM organization while also preparing the foundation for a broader SED North America Supply Chain capability.
The role should deliver both immediate operational structure for Rockford and a longer-term proposal for regional supply chain organization, governance, and synergies across SED Actuation and SED Avionics.
Candidate skills & requirements
Required Competencies
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, Management, or related field.
5+ years of experience in organizational change, transformation support, or operational coordination roles.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience supporting multi-site or matrixed environments preferred.
Aerospace or manufacturing industry exposure preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong organizational and execution discipline with ability to manage multiple parallel initiatives.
Solid understanding of organizational dynamics in complex, cross-functional environments.
Working knowledge of change management, integration, and transformation methodologies.
Strong stakeholder facilitation and alignment capability across leadership levels.
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Structured problem-solving and analytical capability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively in evolving, high-visibility environments.
Annual salary
$154,000 - $245,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Illinois
City (-ies)
4747 Harrison Ave, M/S 298-6 61108 Rockford
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes
