Job Description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
Under minimal supervision, this position ensure that all personnel acquires the necessary knowledge (including applicable requirements) to perform their work on a correct an efficient way before they take the responsibility of their position. In addition, ensures the proper personnel competence development per the defined plans / needs.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Main Function Responsibilities and Activities:
A) Coordinate and deploy the Company training strategy and the continual improvement of the training and competence process in coordination with the involved areas to lead the training and competence development.
B) Ensure that the company provides the proper training installations, material and resources, including SME's definition needed to deploy the defined training program.
C) Work in coordination with HR to ensure the complete training and competence development plan/program for every company employee.
D) In coordination with HR, maintain a consolidated calendar of training courses or events and coordinates the use of facilities and equipment.
E) Coordinate and supervise the work of the technical trainers and maintain activity KPI's and perform the necessary actions and activities to achieve the KPI's targets.
F) In coordination with ME's and SME's, ensure the development and maintenance of all defined training modules to deploy and maintain the training strategy In coordination with HR and the applicable departments, schedule trainees, speakers and subject matter experts (SME's) appropriately to deploy the training programs according to plan.
G) In coordination with operations, generate, maintain and support the personnel skills matrix, including personnel authorities based on their competence
H) Generation, management, storage & retrieval of personnel training records into the training system.
I) Assist in recording and monitoring metrics that provide data to quantify results.
J) Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
K) Assist in the facilitation, teaching, and development of certain training and assignments in coordination with the leaders of the Talent Development Group when necessary.
L) Participate, monitoring and follow up on strategic projects for improvement when applicable to training.
M) Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-
• Bachelor's degree or six (6) years of related experience in lieu of the degree.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• At least 3 years of experience as a training admin. or in a training setting preferred.
• Experience to work with multifunctional teams is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO19011, AS9100, AS9145, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001.
• APQP Tools knowledge and domain, PDCA, DMAIC and other related tools knowledge.
• Records and archives management experience is desired.

C. Professional Skills-
• MS office proficiency
• ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English
• Ability to solve problems and think strategically.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

D. Behavioral Skills-
• Ability to take initiative, accept responsibility, adaptability-flexibility, work under pressure, autonomy, creativity and leadership.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction.
• Must have the ability to drive major initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong leadership, initiative and execution.
• Acts in accordance with company values and related competencies.

E. Desirable Aspects-
• Autonomy and diligence
• Certified Green belt or Black belt

4. Travel-
International and/or Domestic travel may be required; approx. 10% or less.

SAFRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.