What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead (RFPC) position at Safran?
Job description
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."
Responsibilities of Position:
- Assign work and oversee activities of manufacturing employees with safety, quality, delivery, and cost as primary goals
- Lead continuous improvement via lean initiatives, and facilitate the implementation of ideas; complete advanced Lean Principles training
- Drive performance objectives in the areas of delivery, cost, quality, and safety, and assist team members in consistently achieving their specific goals
- Build positive employee relationships based on defined measurable goals, open communication, and participative management
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers
- Operate and/or oversee the operation of technical processes and equipment
- Monitor equipment and processes and ensure recording of process parameters
- Troubleshoot manufacturing anomalies relating to equipment and process operation, productivity, and quality
- Monitor the proper and efficient material handling to ensure product traceability, adherence to quality requirements, and scheduling demands
- Follow all procedures administered by safety, quality, process engineering and facilities engineering
- Create a flexible workforce via training of personnel across manufacturing operations
- Complete Leadership-type training as specified by the Operations Manager
- Perform other duties as required
Job requirements
- Must demonstrate the physical capacity to meet the demands of a Job Placement Assessment (JPA) as administered by St. Elizabeth Business Health Services
- Potential to work in/near electro-magnetic fields created by high temperature induction furnaces
- Potential to work in confined spaces and wear a respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus
- Subjected to environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, and other related industrial hazards
- May be exposed to and handle hazardous wastes as defined in 40 CFR 261.3
- Vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required for safety, direction, and the exchange of ideas in the industrial environment
Required Behavioral Dimensions:
- Building a Successful Team
- Decision Making
- Managing Conflict
- Planning and Organizing
- Safety Awareness
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Experience/Education/Certification Required:
- Three years of experience in a technical position or previous Leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to train others
- Demonstrated ability in technical problem-solving
Specificity of the job
Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 Landing Systems 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 Jeremy.dees@safrangroup.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
More than 3 years
