At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team of 100 in aerospace operations, driving performance and engagement.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence, committed to innovation and diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy an 8% bonus, excellent pension, 33 days holiday, and flexible working options.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of meeting every criterion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while shaping a sustainable future.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations or supply chain management with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ 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
- Nursery scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
- Subsidised canteen
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd 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 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.
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'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
- 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
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.
OE Leader in London employer: Safran
At Safran Actuation Systems UK in Banbury, we prioritise our employees' well-being with a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a family-friendly work culture. Our commitment to professional development, coupled with a collaborative environment, empowers you to innovate and grow within the aerospace sector, making a meaningful impact on cutting-edge technologies. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values excellence and fosters continuous improvement.
