Industrial Program Lead

Industrial Program Lead

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here 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. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that."

Roles and Responsibilities

• Liaise with program teams to give a global view of product flows, both internally and with suppliers
• Manage crisis situations in term of quality, technical topics or supply chain
• Manage sustaining program evolution coordination with Design Office, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Industrialization
• Mobilize all internal contributors (Design Office, Quality, Purchasing, i.e. SPM, External Industrialization, Buyers, Central Supply Chain, Procurement,) and external contributors to achieve expected performance in terms of OTD and profitability
• Ensure and coordinate the resolution of supply-chain bottlenecks to meet delivery targets, taking into account all QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) criteria
• Propose solutions to limit customer impact
• Carry out diagnostics and causal analyses in crisis situations
• Define action plans to meet commitments, in cooperation with local and central teams
• Monitor & challenge action plans progress
• Manage the escalation process for critical topics, both internally and with suppliers
• Carry out any arbitration required between the various internal entities (Purchasing - SPQM, External Industrialization Steering, Purchasing - Quality, Central Supply Chain, Procurement, Design Office)
• Communicate and organize activity-related reporting (defined and up-to-date performance indicators, flash reports, etc.) both internally and externally
• Give visibility to the manufacturing operations facilities
• Communicate to customer interfaces (Sales and Program offices)
• Detect malfunctions, deduce corrective actions, and promote action plans accordingly
• Optimize processes
• Perform other related duties as required

Complementary Description

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Jeremy.dees@safrangroup.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Job Requirements

Company Information

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 Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day

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Walton, Kentucky

Kentucky United States