APUL- Inflatable Assembly

Job details

General information

Entity
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems designs high-tech solutions that optimize aircraft performance and flight safety. World leader in emergency evacuation systems and crew oxygen systems, the company is also a major player in fluid and fuel systems.

Reference number
2025-153504

Job details
Domain

Production
Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Workshop manager
Job title

APUL- Inflatable Assembly
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Supervisory staff
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.

For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

The APUL pilots a program starting from program award (or management decision for internal R&D project), design and development, qualification and certification, first delivery and Entry Into Service (EIS), transfer of product to the final production location (i.e. Mexico, MS, and NJ) and continues to manage for a minimum of 12 months after EIS to manage and monitor maintenance and life cycle costs.

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".

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) rules. Lead the team to make best practices habits & improve when possible.
• Control inventory levels through rigorous adherence to cycle counting frequency and procedures.
• Support and show responsibility for Hoshin Kanri Pillars deployment, development and follow-up of KPIs, updating performance boards/monitors.
• Solve problems with root cause analytical tools, such as QRQC.
• Lead a high level APUL meeting for QRQC on a daily basis, keeping with the methodology and agenda set by corporate/training.
• Drive quality into all operations and all processes by leading the team to follow established quality procedures, routines, practices and the Quality Manual.
• Lead continuous Lean improvement initiatives. Follow layout change procedures, understand process maps, value streams and practice learnings from white belt training.
• Coordinate production team members to complete daily workload, engineering requests, AOGs, expedites, etc, working with quality and engineering departments as required.
• Lead daily meetings with floor production members.
• Responsible for communication of performance and QRQC board to execute level management on a weekly basis.
• Monitor production planning and execute plans with input on day-to-day scheduling.
• Perform all work distribution and assignment activities, including releasing MO's, posting MO's, etc.
• Train back up personnel to perform tasks as needed.
• Properly administer personnel/people resources: start/stop times, shift coverage, discipline, scanning into and out of MO's.
• Complete all transactions in M3 properly and in a timely manner.
• Follow production plans and control methods to ensure on-time delivery and MO's.

Additional description

• Interface successfully with customers and government regulatory officials.
• Ensure compliance to Tool Control and FOD procedures.
• Perform employee performance appraisals per established schedule.
• Forecasting of parts to meet needs of the Service Center.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture,
• Regular, predictable attendance is required;
• Other duties may be assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note for level:

• Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

• Project Management: scheduling, project management tools, risks and opportunities management, problem solving - Advanced
• Good communicator, integrator and team player - Advanced
• Leadership skills, communication abilities (oral and written), rigor, organizational skills, tenacity, works diligently in complex situations -Advanced
• Ability to analyze and summarize information -Advanced
• Approach every situation with Health and Safety rules in mind -Advanced
• Have the ability to utilize Quality systems and indicators -Advanced
• Apply Lean Initiatives/task breakdowns -Advanced
• Must have a clear understanding of Production processes -Advanced
• Must be comfortable utilizing Office Programs on computer -Advanced
• Position will be using ERP/MRP systems -Advanced
• Able to integrate with highly skilled teams -Advanced
• Problem solving methodologies (QRQC) -Advanced
• Creating, running and using reports -Advanced
• Analytical thought processes - Advanced

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3-5 years of experience and/or training.

Operational Aspects:

• Performance Management (Quality and Delivery). -Advanced
• Risk Management -Advanced
• Problem-Solving-Advanced
• Time-Management and Task Prioritization-Advanced
• Performance management (quality and delivery) -Advanced
• Managing time and prioritizing tasks-Advanced
• Technical knowledge-Advanced
• Ability to process information-Advanced

Technical skills:

• ERP/M3 -Advanced
• MS Office -Advanced
• Outlook -Advanced
• Time and Attendance -Advanced

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Demonstrate HSE leadership and exemplarity, ensure the health and safety of your Team Members, and help improve the site's HSE initiatives
• Protect other Team Members and make them accountable for HSE performance, provide training to Team Members, when necessary.

Team Leadership

• Provide the support needed to empower Team Members.
• Effectively integrate and quickly adapt to changes in activities and the work environment under optimal safety conditions.
• Ensure team unity and help maintain positive employee relations in liaison with the relevant support functions.

Annual salary

TBD
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, New Jersey
City (-ies)

Wall Township

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years