Product Line Supervisor

For us, working at Safran is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world

Summary of Job Purpose:
- Responsible for execution of the production schedule and general supervision of assigned technicians.
- Motivate, Hire, develop and lead their employees. Responsible for execution of shop cross-training plan.
- Resolve, Handle the day-to-day operations issues. Support Technicians during the performance of duties.
- Coordinate with Master Scheduler and other departments on order status.
- Proposing improvements to workflow to enhance performance.
- Maintain quality and safety standards in the shop.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise assigned Repair Shop technicians performing tests and repairs on aviation units per FAA requirements and in accordance with component maintenance manual (CMM) requirements.
- Ensure that schedule set by the master scheduler is executed. Handle issues, communicate and coordinate solutions.
- Managing technicians time, training, attendance and labor utilization
- Train and motivate employees in their work standards.
- Supervise everyday working of department operating process and increase efficiency of workers.
- Recommend methods to improve production efficiencies. Work to improve and develop processes to reduce cycle time.
- Lead and implement approved continuous improvement ideas identified by employees
- Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law, company's policies and regulations requirements. Pro-active in the Safran HSE standards and procedures within their daily work, staying alert to potential safety hazards when learning or implementing something new (skills and/or equipment).
- Ensure that the work order information available in the ERP are correct and up to date
- Ensure quality and promote efficient operations of the line. Adherence to all quality standards and strong focus on customer satisfaction.
- Ensure that all repair supplies (equipment means, benches) are on hand for what is scheduled.
- Ensure the materials needed for repair are within standard guidelines and procedures and ensure compliance with those procedures.
- Conduct meetings on a regular basis with all team members under his/her supervision.
- Accountability for confidential and/or sensitive information that could lead to damage to the reputation and/or competitive posture of SEDA
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
- Must have minimum 18 months of aviation experience for FAA requirements
- 2-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience: good interpersonal skills required
- Basic level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel
- Knowledge of Lean.

Skills and Abilities:
-Digital and analog Electronic skills
-Mechanical and Electromechanical skills
-Knowledge of production and repair tools and benches - Instrumentation and measuring skills
-Knowledge of FAA regulations and understanding of Quality requirements
-Ensure planning execution
-Compliance with Safety rules (PPE – Personal Prevention Equipment)
-Compliance with Cleanliness rules
-Compliance with procedures and standards – Knowledge of CMM requirements
-5S

Leadership Skills:
-Safran Leadership skills (Lead by Example, Empower People, Embark on a shared vision, Score as a team and Dare to innovate)
-Organizational skills
-Analytical skills
-Reporting skills
-Communication skills
-Time management

Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.
Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.

Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.