PRODUCT OWNER

LISI AEROSPACE is ranked 60th in the global aerospace value chain and specializes in the design and manufacture of high-tech metal components to enhance aircraft safety and performance. Active since 1950 in the fastener market (no. 3 worldwide), LISI AEROSPACE has been a recognized player in metal components for aircraft engines and airframes since 2011. With its dedication to industrial excellence, LISI AEROSPACE aims to become a leader in costs, quality, deadlines and workplace safety. This mindset is represented at every level of our company and by all of our team members. At LISI AEROSPACE, we focus above all on advancement and flexibility. Every employee is empowered and has the latitude they need to carry out their assignments and develop their skills. We provide this mobility and training through our Corporate University, the LISI Knowledge Institute (LKI). As a result, our company is growing fast and always welcoming new talents.

Summary

The Product Owner ensures the proper deployment of processes and the effective use of the information systems within the scope of Lisi Aerospace, North America. They ensure that the relevant users have a firm grasp of the business processes and associated information systems, gather system evolution requirements to address new operational needs, and achieve harmonization across all of their plants.

They collaborate with business units in developing specifications and selected solutions, and provide support, training (or arrange for training), and audit users. The PO contributes to the continuous improvement of processes and tools within their assigned areas.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential requirements that represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability listed below.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

• Participate in defining the information system requirements, in line with the guidelines set by Management and the needs expressed by the company.
• Manage information system deployment projects in collaboration with users and the deployment team
• Ensure the sharing of best practices regarding processes and the information system across all plants.
• Promote the maintenance of information system knowledge within the company (communication, training, operating procedures, etc.) and verify compliance with processes by the company through regular workstation audits.
• Analyze and validate information system change requests from the sites.
• Prioritize requested changes based on their criticality and allocated budget(s) (ROI).
• Work closely with other Product Owners within Corporatate and other Divisions.
  
  

Ways Of Working, Experience, And Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures as necessary to implement new processes and enhance productivity in current processes.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Presents complex concepts in a simple manner to achieve understanding of benefit plans at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
  
  

Essential Job Requirements Skills And Abilities

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Computer Science from four-year University or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Key User, preferably in a Manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with manufacturing system principals such as ERP, MES, MRP, Inventory Control, Document Control, and Bills-of-Material.
• Understands and has working knowledge of the Business Process Modeling in the analysis of identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures and writing and maintaining functional specifications of the BPM systems
• Able to share expertise with others and coach/develop team members.
• Have the ability to read and manipulate major file formats (XML, CSV, flat text, etc.)
• Experience with Infor ERP systems, mainly M3, is a big advantage.
• Fluent in all Microsoft Office applications including Visio and PowerPoint.
  
  

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, to listen and gets clarification, to respond well to questions, to demonstrate group presentation skills and to participate in meetings.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematic & analytical concepts, including but not limited to facilitation and negotiation skills, Data Process Modeling, knowledge of competition, industry happenings and knowledge of how the Company is positioning itself is a plus.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety and Environmental

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.

LISI is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.