At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in aerospace operations, driving performance and engagement.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, an 8% bonus, and flexible benefits including a workplace nursery.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while shaping the future of aerospace.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and a passion for leading teams to success.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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:
- 8% Bonus
- Excellent Pension
- 33 Days Holiday
- Dental, BUPA
- Workplace nursery scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme inc. health and finance
- Onsite subsidised canteen
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we would love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.
Your Role
As OEM Production Leader, you will lead Original Equipment Operations & Test departments, ensuring that the business strategy is deployed, and business performance targets are achieved. You will develop, reinforce and align between stakeholders and internal production activities to optimize inventory, improve business performance and stimulate employee engagement.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead OE Operations Function, of roughly 100 employees, driving culture of high engagement
- Customer Satisfaction with the following KPI's: OTD, OQD and Notification of Escape
- Internal and External Audits (Customers, AS9100, etc.)
- 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
What You Will 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. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
OEM Production Leader employer: Safran UK
At Safran, we prioritise our people and offer a supportive work environment that fosters diversity, innovation, and opportunity. With an impressive range of benefits including 33 days of holiday, a leading pension scheme, and enhanced family-friendly policies, we are committed to employee growth and well-being. Join us in Cwmbran, where you can be part of a global leader in aerospace and defence, contributing to a sustainable future while enjoying a vibrant work culture and numerous engagement opportunities.
