What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Safran?
Job description
Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers. POWERED BY TEAMWORK. 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. 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”.
The Production Supervisor partners with the production manager to lead teach, coach and mentor operations personnel. This role leads 2 - 10 employees in the production process. Responsibilities include, performing complex rework and first article builds of the highest complexity parts; training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; providing input/assistance in the appraisal of employee performance; addressing complaints and issue resolution. Promotes lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes. Supervisor in this role is expected to build and fabricate parts while also maintaining their leadership responsibilities of the team.
Complementary description
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- Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
- Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
- Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
Job requirements
We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
- Team oriented
- Process focused
- Open & honest communication
- Quality minded
- Ability to persevere and honor commitments
- Recognizes success
- Executes with urgency
- Creates solutions
- Customer focused on everything we do
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience ( 2 years)
Knowledge: Strong understanding of production procedures, standards and knowledge of Quality Control Standards and systems.
Experience: 3 or more years of experience in manufacturing environment, plus minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Computer Skill: Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email, ERP system.
Other Skills: Well organized, planning and time management skills, quality oriented, problem solving. Ability to lead teams, conduct meetings, give direction/delegate, and train/coach/mentor employees.
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 Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
More than 3 years
