Job Description

- Management of a team of 8 mechanics and 1 logistician to support execution of CFM on-site support for Airbus on Leap-1A's engines until delivery of the Aircraft.
- Forecasting, planning, and management of resources to ensure adequate capacity and efficiency
- Reporting to the On-Site Manager, the Operations Leader is responsible for the efficiency of mechanics and logistician team members.

For Mechanics : Carry out maintenance operation to bring the engine back into compliance and to an airworthiness condition without impacting Airbus' milestone
For Logistician: Ensure, the availability of parts and chemicals as needed and on time. Ensuring the ERP's database is up-to-date.

Complementary Description

These duties include but are not limited to:

- People management - Mechanics on two shifts and logistician on daily shift (no night shift)
- Setting expectations and managing performance/behavior in accordance with Safran policies, leadership behaviors, and local expectations
- Regular communication with each direct report, including ongoing coaching, one to one meetings and handover meetings within the team
- Accurately maintaining time and attendance records
- Redeployment of staff to other priorities to support daily execution as required by business demands
- Ensuring tooling's are available and calibrate
- Ensuring team adherence to all company and local HSE policies
- Ensuring the workmanship, processes and methods executed by the team meet quality standards, conform to definition, and meet customer expectation
- Ensure all necessary documentation are correct and completed for works carried out by the teams
- Ensuring staff skills matrices are up to date, all compulsory training requirements are current
- Ensuring a continuous improvement behavior in his team

Job Requirements

- University degree in a technical field plus 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Aircraft Engines maintenance knowledge
- Customer oriented
- IT literate – basic understanding of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in written and verbal form, French and/or German are a plus.
- Previous management experience in close to customer environment
- Knowledge of MRP systems (SAP; BAAN) is a plus
- Knowledge of Airbus processes and systems is a plus

Company Information

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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.