Head of Final Assembly Operations - Safran Seats Dubai (H/F)

Safran Seats; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

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Qualifications

• expe9rience de leadership dans des3lines de production aeil aire

Responsibilities

• Ge9rer lfassemblage final de sie8ges, du travail en cours la remise au client finale, en garantissant la se9curite9 et la qualite9.
• Diriger, de9velopper et motiver une grande quipe de production y compris les responsables da lfassemblage et le pe9dagogie de9quipe pour favoriser une culture de haute performance.
• Collaborer avec les de9partements transverses (Qualite9, Inge9nierie, Maintenance, Chaeene de9approvisionnement, Gestion de programme) pour optimiser les processus.
• Superviser et ame9liorer les processus dfassemblage fin, balancement de lignes, takt time et lean manufacturing.
• Valider les proce9dures dfassemblage, instructions et conformite9 aux standards ae9rf4spatiaux.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Line balancing

Process improvement

Problem solving

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Team development

Communication

Education

Mastera0in Engineering/Manufacturing

Job description

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 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, 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 2025" » du magazine TIME.

Avec plus d'un million de sièges équipant les flottes des plus grandes compagnies aériennes, Safran Seats est l'un des leaders mondiaux des sièges pour passagers, équipages d'avions et hélicoptères grâce à des solutions innovantes et à forte valeur ajoutée.

Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi.

Descriptif mission

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners. To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking a Head of Final Assembly Operations - a key role at the heart of our growth. As Head of Final Assembly Operations, you will have full accountability for the performance and continuous improvement of all assembly production lines for aircraft seats, overseeing delivery, quality, safety and efficiency to meet both regulatory demands and customer expectations.

Your key responsabilities will include :

• Manage all aspects of the final assembly of aircraft seats, from work-in-progress to finished product handover, ensuring safety, quality, cost and on-time delivery targets.
• Lead, develop, and motivate a large production team including assembly managers and training school leadership to foster a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments ? including Quality, Methods/Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Program Management and Customer Support ? to deliver streamlined processes and optimal results.
• Oversee and improve final assembly processes, including line balancing, takt time, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives in line with aerospace standards.
• Champion and validate assembly procedures, standard operating procedures, work instructions and compliance throughout the assembly value flow.
• Monitor performance metrics (OTD, FPY, scrap/rework, productivity) and drive action plans using daily QRQC levels.
• Ensure effective on-site customer interface and communications related to the final assembly process to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Directly manage the Training School, setting objectives and ensuring workforce upskilling, technical certification, and alignment to production requirements.
• Validate annual training plans/budgets and guarantee strong coordination between Training, Production, and Methods teams.
• Ensure operational compliance with aerospace regulations, airworthiness, EHS and certification standards.

• Master's in Engineering/Manufacturing preferred; proven equivalent experience considered
• Demonstrated experience in leading assembly or production teams within aerospace or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing leadership, lean manufacturing, line balancing, and process improvement.
• Deep technical understanding of complex mechanical assemblies, aerospace processes, product certification and airworthiness.
• Proven leadership and people management with a proven track record in developing and motivating teams.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management?internally and with customers/suppliers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.