Vice President, Operations

Vice President, Operations

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

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** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Production

** Job field / Job profile*
* Manufacture assembly and repair - Production/ repair director

** Job title*
* Vice President, Operations

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

** Part time / Full time*
* Full-time

** Job description*
* Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of VP, Operations you'll play a pivotal part on our Operations team. The individual in this position provides strategic leadership and guidance in the areas of Production, Repairs, Logistics, Inventory and Maintenance to Safran Cabin and its businesses. This individual will work closely with business unit leadership teams to drive excellence and ensure effective execution of business plans.

This individual will develop strategies and implementation plans to improve all aspects of operations, implementing, managing and evaluating operational processes and procedures, in accordance with standards and procedures set out by Safran Cabin.

This position contributes to our vision by:

- Develop and recommend policies, processes and objectives in each area of Operations that support the Safran Cabin strategic plan.

- Review and approve significant staffing and facilities requirement forecasts for the entire Operations function. Identify solutions for optimizing quality and costs.

- Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) including on-time delivery (OTD), yield, and productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.

- Support the adherence to quality systems within the Safran Cabin business units, partnering with the Quality function where appropriate.

- Champion continuous improvement activities through establishing objectives and providing consultation and support to the business units.

- Define customer OTD metrics and work with the business units to meet and exceed these KPIs.

- Seek opportunities for efficiency and cost improvements in all areas of operations within the business.

- Ensure compliance and provide support to the business in the use of key Safran processes such as PROMPT and One Safran.

- Identify new opportunities to impact business and operations goals positively, and implement them.

- Proactively reports to senior leadership on successes, potential issues and action plans.

- Maintain positive and proactive relationships and communication with BU leadership teams.

- Other duties as assigned.

** But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)*
* Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

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At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Cabin TA:

- Your Benefits:

Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

- Management roles may be eligible for a 30% Cabin Management Target Bonus in accordance…