Job description

Objective:

Manages one or more functional areas within the Warehouse & Logistics organization to ensure optimal performance of the work center(s). Areas of responsbility may include but are not limited to: receiving, warehousing, inventory/production control, shipping, and logistics.

This position is primarily responsible to ensure high levels of employee efficiency, morale, safety, training, and development are maintained in assigned work center(s) while supporting business goals and objectives.

Complementary description

Main Function Responsibilities
A) Managerial Responsibilities:

Oversee routine activities of assigned personnel including conformance to company productivity goals, policies, and procedures
Interview, hire & train employees; plan, assign & direct work; reward & discipline employees; address complains and resolve problems
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws.
Maintain a high quality of workmanship through leadership and engagement

B) Facilitates process improvements that align with company Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People, and Innovation standards.
C) Develop and maintain strong positive communication and working relations with all employees and other departments to maintain company goals.
D) Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas, and methods to support continuous improvement
E) Actively promote safety in all aspects of the department.
F) Perform other duties as assigned.

Job requirements

Qualification Requirements:

A. Education & Qualification

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate's degree or higher preferred

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge

At least 5 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas: receiving, warehousing, inventory/production control, shipping & logistics or related fields
Minimum of 1 year in leadership role
Previous leadership experience of 1-3 years preferred

C. Professional Skills

Industry knowledge, understanding of B2B manufacturing
Experience with PC software (MS Office, Excel, Word etc.)
Must have knowledge of bargaining agreement or willingness to learn.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with customer service attitude/experience
Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills

Proven leadership skills
Show tolerance and flexibility to changing priorities
Sound judgment, initiative and problem analysis
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects
Self-managed and proactive
Ability to work in team environment and manage a team

E. Desirable Aspects:
Experience leading teams of 15 or more individuals in a fast-paced manufacturing setting; experiencing leading members of a bargaining unit.

Specificity of the job

International & Domestic Travel Required; Less than 25%

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 83,000 employees and sales of 19 billion euros in 2022 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Safran ranks among Forbes magazine's Top 30 best employers in the world.

Safran Seats is a world leader in aircraft passenger and crew seats. One million seats made by the company are now in service worldwide.

College/ Vocational/Trade School
More than 5 years