Industrial Program Manager in Cwmbran

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Within this role, you will plan, secure and be the voice of the industrial functions in production programmes. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for total operational performance, a wealth of knowledge in the manufacturing industry and a real drive for customer satisfaction. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and establish yourself as a trusted partner to all relevant stakeholders. You will be creating, delivering and communicating the Industrial strategy and performance against it directly to the SSGB executive team and business unit. This position is a full-time role based in Cwmbran, South Wales.

The scope of the role starts with the industrial planning of the program and ends with delivery on time, on quality and within cost constraints with the customer. You will oversee a complex end-to-end industrial supply chain in collaboration with Heads of Operations, Heads of Industrial Engineering and Industrial Directors. Strong relationships, clear communication, and alignment with strategic objectives are critical to delivering projects. The role requires a multifaceted collaboration with the various stakeholders to ensure the success of industrial programs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Fully accountable for developing, implementing, and governing industrial planning by program while adhering to industrial set project stages.
• Ensure that all industrial commitments are met in line with program objectives, industrial strategy, and requirements.
• Serve as the primary industrial representative on the SSGB senior leadership team for in-production programs.
• Collaborate with the Heads of Operations across SSGB's three industrial estates to ensure resources are available, capable, and performing efficiently to meet the program schedule.
• Accountable to the SSGB SLT for the deployment, monitoring, and governance of production costs per program. Ensure performance is consistently aligned with forecasts established during the BID process.
• Implement the industrial scheme in accordance with the company's broader industrial strategy.
• Develop, implement, and uphold qualifications and standards across all SSGB programs.
• Under Industry 4.0, develop and deploy best manufacturing practices to benefit SSGB programs.
• Act as the direct interface for industrial planning with customers for in-production programs.
• Ensure consistency between operations, Sales & Operations Planning (S+OP), and the program team.
• Accountable for SSGB's production readiness processes, outputs, and actions to ensure customer deliveries are met.

What We’ll Offer

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.
• 4 x Life Assurance.
• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme.
• Annual share save schemes.
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools.
• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity and inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

Candidate Skills:

• Operational improvement
• Medium term planning
• Footprint planning
• Industrial engineering
• Industrial production systems
• Business intelligence systems
• Manufacturing execution systems
• Finance literacy
• Project planning
• Strong analytical background
• Competitive advantage

Leadership Experience:

• Strategic leadership
• Change management
• High performance teams
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Culture of empowerment.

Training and Qualifications:

• HNC or above.
• ILM Level 5 or equivalent.

Leading by example: At all times promoting, coaching and building upon the required standards.

Empowering people: Ability to empower a team towards a common goal.

Embarking on a shared vision: Ability to communicate, build a vision and form part of a cross-functional team.

Daring to innovate: Bringing modern means of innovation for both our processes and people.

Interpersonal skills: Developing connections, relationships and networks at both a business unit and group level.