What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Line Supervisor position at Safran?
Job description
Summary of Job Purpose:
- Responsible for execution of the production schedule and general supervision of assigned technicians.
- Motivate, Hire, develop and lead their employees. Responsible for execution of shop cross-training plan.
- Resolve, Handle the day-to-day operations issues. Support Technicians during the performance of duties.
- Coordinate with Master Scheduler and other departments on order status.
- Proposing improvements to workflow to enhance performance.
- Maintain quality and safety standards in the shop.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise assigned Repair Shop technicians performing tests and repairs on aviation units per FAA requirements and in accordance with component maintenance manual (CMM) requirements.
- Ensure that schedule set by the master scheduler is executed. Handle issues, communicate and coordinate solutions.
- Managing technicians time, training, attendance and labor utilization
- Train and motivate employees in their work standards.
- Supervise everyday working of department operating process and increase efficiency of workers.
- Recommend methods to improve production efficiencies. Work to improve and develop processes to reduce cycle time.
- Lead and implement approved continuous improvement ideas identified by employees
- Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law, company's policies and regulations requirements. Pro-active in the Safran HSE standards and procedures within their daily work, staying alert to potential safety hazards when learning or implementing something new (skills and/or equipment).
- Ensure that the work order information available in the ERP are correct and up to date
- Ensure quality and promote efficient operations of the line. Adherence to all quality standards and strong focus on customer satisfaction.
- Ensure that all repair supplies (equipment means, benches) are on hand for what is scheduled.
- Ensure the materials needed for repair are within standard guidelines and procedures and ensure compliance with those procedures.
- Conduct meetings on a regular basis with all team members under his/her supervision.
- Accountability for confidential and/or sensitive information that could lead to damage to the reputation and/or competitive posture of SEDA
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
- Must have minimum 18 months of aviation experience for FAA requirements
- 2-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience: good interpersonal skills required
- Basic level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel
- Knowledge of Lean.
Skills and Abilities:
- Digital and analog Electronic skills
- Mechanical and Electromechanical skills
- Knowledge of FAA regulations and understanding of Quality requirements
- Ensure planning execution
- Compliance with Safety rules (PPE – Personal Prevention Equipment)
- Compliance with Cleanliness rules
- Compliance with procedures and standards – Knowledge of CMM requirements
- 5S
Leadership Skills:
- Safran Leadership skills (Lead by Example, Empower People, Embark on a shared vision, Score as a team and Dare to innovate)
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Reporting skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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 Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Vocational/Trade School
More than 3 years
