Production Coordinator

Job description

Production Coordinator

Vacancy 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 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.

Reference

2026-171793

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly

Job title

Production Coordinator

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate, the day to day requirements through the production system with specific emphasis reducing NVA from inputs into assembly areas. To manage the production orders, travellers and co-ordinate deliveries into the

production process. Maximise efficiency and reduce waste and to achieve OTD

targets. Encourage and participate in continuous improvement activities within the production system.

Key Responsibilities will include:

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Ensure production requirements are integrated into the daily production

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Take responsibility for component quality and conformity

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Implement best practice and maintain the highest house-keeping standards

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Minimise shop-floor material inventory

· 
Contribute and secure all inputs to ensure cell performance outputs are

achieved (specifically measured against KPIs and NVA measures)

·  Ensure a consistent approach to “standardized work”, share learning

experiences

·  Maintain a safe environment for yourself and colleagues in accordance with

the Company's Health & Safety policy

·  Undertake other duties and task as may be reasonably requested by your

manager from time to time

·  Process NCR'S and MRB stock cages

Candidate skills & requirements

Candidate skills:

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Good working knowledge of M3/ERP Systems

· 
GCSE / NVQ Level 2

· 
Understanding of Safran Seats product and quality concerns ,good understanding of

MRP principles

· 
Ability and flexibility to travel to other SSGB sites.

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Flexibility

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Ability to work unsupervised / self-motivated

· 
Ability to communicate at all levels

· 
Computer literate with MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

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.

• 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

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

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.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran