Production Manager

Job description

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 effectively manage the manufacturing team on a daily, weekly & monthly basis to delivering products to an agreed schedule and within defined costs.

This is a 6 month FTC

Key Responsibilities will include:
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

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
*Up to 10% Annual Bonus
*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
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're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Desired profile

Candidate skills:
Supervisory / Management experience
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 BaaN or associated software
Change Management experience
Risk Management experience

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

About SAFRAN

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.