Director of Operations

Director of Operations

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.

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Production

Supply chain - Supply chain manager

Director of Operations

Permanent

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Full-time

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Costa Mesa, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

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• Improve the operational systems and processes in support of organizational goals
• Ensure the overall success of the Operations function by overseeing day‑to‑day activities across manufacturing, purchasing and supporting departments.
• Analyze manufacturing, inventory, and delivery issues and provide timely, data‑driven solutions
• Manage equipment capacity and capability, operational risks, and capital justification to support future growth.
• Ensure customer delivery, quality, safety, and regulatory standards are consistently met.
• Manage inventory levels to meet delivery schedules while optimizing working capital
• Set and achieve goals to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Analyze and lead long‑term operational planning, including initiatives geared toward capacity, capability, and business growth
• Manage staffing budgets and long‑term workforce planning in partnership with Finance and HR
• Develop, manage, and control budgets and expenses within areas of responsibility.
• Manage ERP system processes, data integrity, user access, and software improvements for Operations and Purchasing departments
• Analyze, support the design, and lead implementation of software and digital tools to improve operational efficiency and visibility
• Develop and optimize production floor layout by examining and understanding product flow, space requirements, and high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing needs
• Develop key Manufacturing and Purchasing personnel to support the long‑term stability and success of the company
• Evaluate team and provide coaching to encourage professional development
• Provide the Proposal team with product and manpower cost inputs and operational assumptions
• Support internal and external operational and regulatory audits (e.g., customer, FAA, ISO/AS).
• Work in collaboration with other departments to provide program…