POWERED BY TRUST. At Safran Electrical & Power, we're all about trust: the trust employees place in the Safran Group and the trust customers place in us. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the top Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In the role of Site Operations Manager, you will direct and coordinate all phases of production through direct supervision and in coordination with supporting organizations. You'll have the opportunity to develop and support personnel to achieve strategic goals. If you're looking for the opportunity to apply your talents and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the aerospace industry as we build smarter electrical solutions for a better flight, this could be the position for you!
This position contributes to our vision by:

• Coordinate and provide general direction of all manufacturing operations;
• Motivate and lead staff 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;
• Integrate quality control methods into the manufacturing processes in cooperation with the Quality Control Manager;
• Develop and implement LEAN and Six Sigma initiatives;
• Define and implement change to improve processes and financial results;
• Coordinate process improvement activities with Safran Manager;
• Identify trends and events regarding key measurements using statistical tools;
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve operational results within the framework of the financial budget;
• Interface with Engineering, Quality and Production Control to effectively start-up new programs;
• Routinely prepare and conduct periodical program reviews with customers;
• Maintain customer satisfaction through constant communication of quality, delivery and service;
• Administer programs to ensure employee safety and compliance with all OSHA requirements;

Highlights from our facility:
Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, such as the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, in addition to hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods of Little Rock like the Quapaw Quarter, and historic sites such as Little Rock Central High School.
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Safran Electrical & Power looks for service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, the right attitude and adaptability to an innovative and evolving environment.
Education and/or Experience

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of five years minimum related experience.And/or equivalent combination of work and experience.

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated, effective interpersonal skills are required – Expert
• Broad knowledge of company policies, employment law and labor relations – Advanced
• Must possess skills in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project – Advanced
• Verbal and written communication skills – Expert
• Ability to prepare & present complex data to senior management – Expert
• Knowledge of Production Scheduling - Advanced
• Knowledge of financial activities: Sales, Inventories, EBIT, Cash, Provisions, etc. - Basic

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must obtain certification by the internal training department for each assembly process performed on the program.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Safran Electrical & Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail kimberly.copley@safrangroup.com or call: 940-272-5725. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates for positions with Safran Electrical & Power must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government.