At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations in aerospace production, ensuring efficiency and quality while motivating your team.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 10% bonus, car allowance, 33 days holiday, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Engage in diverse groups and forums for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to decarbonise aerospace and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and a proven track record in leadership.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace, space and defence. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.
As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
- 10% Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Excellent Pension
- 33 Days Holiday
- Dental, BUPA
- Workplace nursery scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
As OE Leader, you'll lead Original Equipment Operations & Test departments, ensuring that the business strategy is deployed, and business performance targets are achieved. You'll develop, reinforce and align between stakeholders and internal production activities to optimize inventory, improve business performance and stimulate employee engagement.
Define roadmap to deliver End to End OTD greater than 95 per cent for OE and quality under 250ppm. Ensure and optimise alignment between purchasing and internal production activities. Drive maximum efficiency and optimised productivity of resources across Operations through continuous monitoring of OTD, OQD and people engagement. Motivate and lead employees in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling to ensure that desired results are achieved in day-to-day operations and in meeting mid-to long term strategic goals; financial plan (sales, margin, free cash flow) and customer satisfaction. Ownership for OE Operations review of S&OP efficiency to deliver business and financial performance. Integrates appropriate quality control methods into Operations.
Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
What You'll Bring:
- Significant experience in Operations and/or Supply Chain management with increasing leadership responsibility
- Demonstrable track record of achieving delivery, financial performance, customer satisfaction & sales targets
- Aerospace Operations knowledge
- Demonstrated Continuous Improvement mindset and proven ability of delivering improving efficiency, performance and cost effectiveness
- Program/project management experience and methodologies (management of costs, deadlines, quality, risks, etc.)
- Track record of leading and motivating teams to achieve performance goals
- Strong leader of change management and transformation with a collaborative, coaching approach
- Resilient and adaptable comfortable working in a fast paced environment
- Excellent planning and organisation skills, results focused
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels and engage stakeholders and customer base
- Part 21G experience (preferred)
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
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At Safran, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of aerospace innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive training opportunities and a culture that champions diversity and collaboration. With generous benefits including 33 days of holiday, a leading pension scheme, and a focus on sustainability, working at our Llantarnam Industrial Park location means being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and making a meaningful impact in the industry.
