Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

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

** Job field / Job profile*
* Manufacture assembly and repair - Mechanical assembly

** Job title*
* Production Supervisor

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

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

** Job description*
* Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

The Production Supervisor partners with the production manager to lead, teach, coach and mentor operations personnel. This role leads 2 - 10 employees in the production process.

The Supervisor will promote lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes, and is expected to build and fabricate parts while also maintaining their leadership responsibilities of the team. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will support the following:

Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of effective production Department planning, policies, and procedures:

- Assists Production Manager in developing short and long term goals and objectives and provides suggestions and recommendations.

- Participates in developing Department policies and procedures and ensures that they support and complement Company-wide strategic objectives.

- Conducts periodic reviews of existing policies. Ensures that policies are updated and in accordance with evolving production and quality standards.

Assumes responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of Production functions:

- Build, Fabricate and Repair parts. Build first article and initial production runs of highest complexity parts.

- Oversees production and assembly processes. Supervises assembly, inspection, and shipment of products.

- Monitors and supervises production quality, and inspection of products. Identifies problems and resolves them quickly and effectively.

- Regulates work flow to ensure maximum production capacity. Monitors the floor production schedule to ensure that products are completed according to deadlines.

- Ensures that Production functions are completed in accordance with established production, safety, and quality standards.

Effectively supervises assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance:

- Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication.

- Directs and assigns personnel. Provides assistance and support as needed.

- Trains, advises, and counsels employees on current production methods. Provides suggestions to improve performance and productivity.

- Provides input on personnel decisions, performance appraisals

Effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and management:

- Provides input and feedback to implement changes and revisions in operational procedures and improve DFMA

- Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

- Supports feedback into Make/Buy decisions

- Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or…