Operations Shift Manager

Job description

Operations Shift Manager

Job details

General information

Entity

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 Aircraft Engines designs, produces and sells, alone or in partnership, commercial and military aircraft engines offering world-class performance, reliability and environmental compliance. Through CFM International*, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world's leading supplier of engines for single-aisle mainline commercial jets.

·  CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace

Reference number

2025-163889

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Means and equipment maintenance - Maintenance engineering

Job title

Operations Shift Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels is a subsidiary of Safran Aircraft Engines, based at Brussels Airport (Zaventem & Steenokkerzeel, Belgium), specialized in the inspection, maintenance and repair (MRO) of the advanced LEAP jet engines that power the latest generation of the Airbus A320NEO & Boeing B737MAX narrow body families. The company is a key player in the integrated CFM international MRO network. With more than 75 years of experience, and up to 20 international Part 145 certifications (EASA/ FAA/ CAAC/ …),

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels is recognized as a worldwide center of expertise in the air transport industry. More than a 100 airlines, lessors, private aircraft operators and MRO partners have entrusted their engines to our company. We employ over 400 highly skilled, passionate and enthusiastic employees.

We're hiring an Operations Shift Manager to reinforce and support our Operations teams.

Your role:

• You are a natural leader, guiding and inspiring a multidisciplinary team to successfully deliver the production plan.

• You make things happen, turning weekly planning into a clear daily schedule and deploying the right people and resources to get the job done.

• As a coach and motivator, you ensure flawless execution, support your team's growth, and directly impact the success of our operations.

• In this role you report to the Operations Manager and Operations Director.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

We offer an attractive salary package, plus a range of benefits:

• Gross monthly salary (+shift premiums)

• Company Car & fuel card

• Meal vouchers

• Expense allowance

• Days reduction working time

• Individual Bonus

• End of year bonus

• Vacation bonus

• Bonus Profit Sharing (CLA 90)

• Hospital insurance & Pension plan insurance

• Eco-vouchers, gift vouchers and Benefits at Work

You can also count on support throughout your career and appropriate theoretical and practical training, all in a stimulating, international environment with plenty of career opportunities.

Candidate skills & requirements

Your profile:

• You are both a leader and a team player, able to inspire while collaborating with others.

• You bring expertise, holding a Bachelor or Master in Electromechanics with 3–5 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.

• You have strong people management skills and the drive to take on new challenges with confidence.

• You are analytical and resilient, thriving under pressure and keeping a sharp focus on deadlines.

• You are communicative and fluent in Dutch, French and English.

• You are flexible, ready to work in shifts (Monday to Friday: 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm).

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Belgium, holding either an EU passport or a valid work & residence permit. Please note that we do not provide assistance with visa or permit applications.

Job location

Job location

Europe, Belgium, Flemish Region

City (-ies)

Bâtiment 24 B/101 - Brussels Airport BP 1930 B- Zaventem

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

GRADUAT/BACCALAUREAT/A1

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years