Job Description

To effectively manage the factory work operation in the execution of the overall production plan whilst driving down process cost
To effectively manage the manufacturing team on a daily, weekly & monthly basis to delivering products to an agreed schedule and within defined costs.
• Be responsible for the manufacture and/or delivery of product to customer requirements.
• Plan resource to meet production output.
• Co-ordinate production loading plans with cross-sectional Managers.
• Identify and address training needs to maintain quality output in accordance with the Quality Procedures.
• Promote a Lean environment.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Company.
• Accurately report on KPI's.
• Monitor and report on budgets and targets.
• Implement working practices to reduce health and safety risks to as low as is reasonably practicable.
• To become the lead, mentor and developer within the team

Job Requirements

Supervisory / Management Educated
Sound knowledge of lean and problem solving tools
Previous experience of leading a team within a high density business
Demonstrable experience of driving a culture of lean and continuous improvement
Familiar user of Microsoft packages
Familiarity with M3 or associated software

Change Management experience
Risk Management experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to analyse information
High attention to detail
Able to build strong working relationships
Displays energy and enthusiasm in improvement ways of working
Respectful of other colleagues in carrying out duties
Root cause analysis, Corrective actions, 4D, 8D problem solving. QRQC Problem Solving.

Ability and flexibility to travel to other ZSUK sites if required.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.
This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

What We'll Offer
• As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
• Annual share save schemes.
• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent

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.