What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Lead position at Safran?
Summary
The Safran site focal is responsible for the design, development, analysis, and implementation of factory-level system improvements. It will be required to partner with all levels of the organization to define and implement key factory improvements and initiatives. This role will lead and facilitate targeted production and cross-functional improvement/kaizen events to improve Site Performance. This position is also responsible for the implementation of One Safran initiatives.
The Safran Site Focal is responsible for all aspects of the Continuous Improvement and One Safran initiatives on Site.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Plans, organizes and implements projects using DMIAC or other systematic project implementation methodologies.
• Establish strong partnership with all site stakeholders during the strategic planning and progress plan to ensure project milestones are achieved on time.
• Leads and facilitate multi-function teams to ensure all impacted functions have a voice in improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for facilitating and coordinating the definition of the site improvement roadmaps.
• Must be proficient at leading technical presentations and discussions.
• Lead, guide and participate in the highest impact RCCA and 8D activities.
• Prepares Safran technical proposals, cost estimates, status reports, technical reports and schedules.
• Report writing and data analysis development skills. Uses excel, VBA, and other available tools to improve Data reporting and real time data accuracy.
• Implement factory Visual Management systems that is comprehensive and interconnected to other factory communication avenues.
• Responsible for One Saran deployment in the factory and success of Continuous Improvement (CI) activities for the factory.
• Lead the organization to increase the business processes maturity based on the One Safran model.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
Additional Duties:
• Execute the initiatives of the organization in the development, implementation and improvement of the appropriate Quality Systems throughout the operation, with all the documentation required.
• Perform Measurement System Analyses to assess and act upon measurement system accuracy and precision (repeatability and reproducibility).
• Analyze organizational quality and operational metrics and perform periodic reviews to evaluate results and recommend action plans to close the gaps at an operational level.
• Ensures commitment to a safe working environment and the HSE standards and processes established by corporate.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Travel requirements: Limited but possible
Job Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
• BS degree in Industrial Engineering or other related Engineering degrees.
• A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or quality experience with a working knowledge of blueprint reading, statistical methods, problem-solving, international quality standards, and continuous improvement tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Training: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management System standards (i.e., ISO 9000, AS9100).
• Business process referent
Knowledge/Skills
• Able to define project objectives, milestones, and deliverables to meet required implementation timeline.
• Proved problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Able to work with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of Factory process flow and production system interdependencies (SC, Quality, Engineering, Shipping).
• Skilled in using standard MS Office products including MS project, and other enabling software.
• Intermediate knowledge of Lean manufacturing.
• Ability to translate key TPS principles into practical floor improvement actions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is an Individual Contributor position. However, it will require influencing different business partners to ensure the timely completion of the improvement plans.
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.
• May require long periods of sitting.
• May require lifting up to 20 lbs.
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 essential functions.
Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.)
Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation, and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied
contract of employment.
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. No company sponsorship will be offered.
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, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected
status.
Safran Electrical and 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 call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable
accommodation on a case-by-case basis
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.
As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.