Production Team Leader

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, a leading manufacturer in the fields of Aerospace (propulsion and equipment), Defense and Security. Operating worldwide, the Group has more than 70,000 employees and logged sales of 17.4 billion euros in 2015. Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters. Safran is also features at the top of the "Happy at Work" ranking compiled by the website meilleures-entreprises.com, as one of the most popular companies for young engineers* and in the LinkedIn Top Attractors in France.
*Universum and Trendence surveys

Safran Electrical & Power is specialized in electrical power systems for the aviation market, encompassing the entire electrical chain (generation, distribution, conversion, wiring, load management, ventilation, systems integration, and support services), along with engineering solutions for the aerospace, automotive and rail sectors. With 14,200 employees in 12 countries, Safran Electrical & Power is now a leading global OEM at the heart of the strategy and the research on the more electric aircraft.  

Job details

Main domain/Job field

Production - Machinery & equipment maintenance

Job title

Production Team Leader

Employment type

Regular Full time

Professional category

Supervisory staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Position Title: Production Team Leader
Essential Job Functions:
• Promotes, trains, and ensures workforce follows all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Oversees functions of production workers and ensures quality of final product.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Studies production schedules and coordinates resources for completion of job assignments.
• Maintains a variety of reports, records and process documentation to reflect schedules, performance, methods, and process procedures.
• Confers with assigned employees regarding process and materials problems and coordinates with support groups in the resolution of problems affecting schedules.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.
• Recommends measurements to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product in accordance with quality and LEAN practices.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew in accordance with safety requirements.
• Analyzes and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Supports the documentation, implementation, and maintenance of the ISO procedures and programs to ensure successfully sustaining our ISO Certification and continued compliance to the specified requirements.
• Supports and contributes to LEAN efforts and the support of LEAN development of the workforce including 5S and Kaizen events.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Candidate skills & requirements

Desired profile

Basic Qualifications:
• Associate's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years' experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience in supervising production employees.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.