Production Control III; H​/F - Northwest Aerospace Technologies, INC.

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Cabin conçoit, certifie, et fabrique les intérieurs de cabines complets, les systèmes et les equipements les plus innovants du secteur pour offrir à ses clients du monde entier une image de marque distinctive et une expérience passagers sûre et confortable.

The Production Control III role serves as the primary operations liaison within the Integrated Product Team (IPT), responsible for coordinating, analyzing, and tracking the flow of materials through manufacturing departments. This position communicates program health to operations and partners with all NAT departments to ensure quality products are delivered on time. The role collaborates closely with Program Management to drive IPT status, identify requirements, and meet program milestones.

Leveraging aerospace and operations expertise, the Production Control II identifies and mitigates risks early in the program lifecycle, understands internal and external constraints, and implements countermeasures to remove obstacles. The role sets priorities for operations to achieve program goals and partners with Operations Managers, Team Leaders, and Production Control I to ensure alignment and clarity on expectations. Additionally, it consults with Operations Leaders to adjust plans as needed.

• Program Responsibilities:
  • Conduct and support business case and plan analyses
  • Assist with operations risk assessments
  • Facilitate production preparation planning
  • Co‑lead First Article Inspection (FAI) and Last Article Inspection (LAI)
  • Conduct production readiness reviews
  • Support development and oversight of program budgets
  • Collect and document lessons learned for continuous improvement
  • Act as a liaison between program management and operations
  • Identify and report roadblocks and execution gaps with recommended solutions
• Operational Responsibilities:
  • Set program priorities and provide strategic guidance on daily issues
  • Prepare and lead operations‑focused IPT meetings (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehouse)
  • Drive problem‑solving, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and recovery plans
  • Determine resource needs throughout development and production
  • Collaborate with leadership to ensure resource availability
  • Ensure accuracy of the Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Coordinate with Planning to validate ERP‑generated production schedules
  • Manage project part shortages and expedite purchase orders with Purchasing
  • Support Production Control I with job and delivery requirements
  • Coordinate with Engineering on drawing releases and design improvements
  • Partner with Spares for pricing and lead time management
  • Review and resolve Material Review Board (MRB) items
  • Work closely with production to resolve manufacturing issues
  • Support lean product flow initiatives
  • Run weekly reports for program status visibility (e.g., Material Availability Reports, Kit Shortage Reports)
  • Communicate program details and milestones across operations and Quality
  • Oversee and ensure completeness of kit shipments
  • Coach and mentor Production Control I employees
  • Provide support to Assembly, Stores, Kitting, and Shipping as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certifications in project or program management a plus
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace production control
• Strong knowledge of project and program management…