Head of Operations

Safran companies; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Company: Safran Seats

Job field: Manufacture / assembly and repair

Location: Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom

Contract type: Permanent

Contract duration: Full-time

Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

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 support the company-wide strategic and business plans, ensuring all actions and initiatives are geared towards meeting the goals outlined in the business plan. You will be fully accountable for developing and improving internal supply chain processes and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure the business plan is achieved in its entirety. Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in the production system, supply chain processes and team collaboration to drive business success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and monitor daily business operations to ensure smooth progress.
2. Lead cross-functional teams, including production, planning, machine maintenance, programming, and engineering, towards common goals, while providing constructive feedback.
3. Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures in line with organizational objectives and implement improvements.
4. Oversee customer support processes and organize efforts to enhance customer satisfaction.
5. Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to enhance profitability.
6. Revise or develop plant procedures and promote their implementation.
7. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
8. Evaluate overall plant performance by gathering, analysing, and interpreting data and metrics.
9. Ensure that the plant operates legally and conforms to established regulations.

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.

Job Requirements

1. Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering/manufacturing discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification/experience.
2. Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a production team and function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing leadership delivering effective manufacturing strategies, policies, processes and systems.
3. Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
4. Proven build quality experience.
5. Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.
6. Knowledge and technical understanding of aerospace processes and manufacturing techniques.

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:

1. We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business.
2. We develop our colleagues' skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future.
3. We create a trustworthy workplace to support you, as you dare to act and innovate.
4. We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues.

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

1. 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays.
2. Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare.
3. Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses.
4. Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working.
5. Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement.
6. STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and charitable activities for all.

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

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

Specificity of the job

Limited travel requirements (UK / International).