What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control position at Safran?
Job Description
Responsible for ensuring execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) on the shop floor by coordinating material availability, monitoring production flow, and resolving constraints to meet on-time delivery and drive efficient operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute and monitor daily/weekly production against MPS; escalate risks and support recovery plans.
- Ensure material availability; coordinate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Warehouse to resolve shortages.
- Manage WIP, material movements, and ERP/MRP transactions with accuracy.
- Monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks, and support continuous movement of work.
- Track delivery commitments and support customer on-time delivery.
- Participate in Tier/QRQC meetings to communicate status and risks.
- Identify root causes of delays and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- This role requires direct, hands-on involvement in product manufacturing, with about 50% of time spent building on the production floor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications :
- High School or GED
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, etc.) and Excel.
- Understanding scheduling, inventory, and manufacturing operations.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work on the shop floor with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in aerospace, MRO, or regulated environments.
- Lean / Six Sigma knowledge.
- Familiarity with Tier management and visual production systems.
- Basic understanding of capacity vs. demand.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- NONE
Physical Demands
Stationary 40% / Mobility 60%
Work Environment:
40% office work / 60% working production Line
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
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.
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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.
Locate your future workplace
2250 Whitfield Ave 34243
Sarasota
Florida United States
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan