Senior Quality & Progress Leader in Industrial Operations F-H

TN France; Malakoff; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quality & Progress Leader to drive operational excellence in industrial operations. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing performance and customer satisfaction across various domains, including Total Quality Management and Supply Chain Management. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of experience, adeptly managing complex projects and leading transformative initiatives. With responsibilities spanning globally, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence high-stakes environments while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years of experience in managing Total Quality in supply chain or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of MRP2 and ERP systems, with APICS certifications a plus.

Responsabilités

• Engages with Safran companies to define their action scope and conducts diagnostics.
• Develops and leads improvement plans, facilitating workshops and team activities.

Connaissances

Total Quality Management

Performance Improvement

Lean Transformation

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Change Management

Coaching

Training

Formation

Graduated Engineer

Outils

MRP2

ERP Systems

APQP

Description du poste

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06.05.2025

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20.06.2025

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Job Description

Safran Quality and Progress directorate, part of Industrial, Purchasing and Performance Direction, is searching for senior leaders of the Safran Progress initiative (F/M) to support operational activities within Safran and its tier companies in Europe.

The Progress direction aims to lead Safran towards high performance through operational excellence, focusing on industrial performance and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will support internal « customers » (Safran tier companies) in transformation, performance improvement, and projects across various industrial domains such as Total Quality Management, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain Management, and Industrialization of products using APQP. They will help deploy, embed, and sustain operational excellence, interacting at all organizational levels and possibly practicing project management, problem solving, change management, coaching, and training.

The progress leader:

• Engages with Safran companies to define their action scope,
• Conducts diagnostics, root cause analysis, and problem solving,
• Develops and leads improvement plans,
• Facilitates workshops and team activities,
• Supports change management initiatives,
• Uses Safran standards and methodologies to develop sustainable solutions,
• Acts as coach and project leader, transferring knowledge, and
• Organizes and leads training sessions as needed.

Complementary Description

The candidate should have extensive experience in industrial operations and continuous improvement activities, capable of interacting with all organizational levels, including top executives. They should understand the global context of their customers and be adept at handling various operational situations.

Job Requirements

• Graduated Engineer with 15-20+ years of experience in managing Total Quality in supply chain or industrial operations, preferably in Aerospace or other complex industries.
• Strong knowledge of MRP2, ERP systems, and APQP, with certifications like APICS being a plus.
• Proven expertise in performance improvement, lean transformation, digital evolution, root cause analysis, project management, and leading complex projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to challenge at all levels and work effectively in teams.

Additional Features

The position is based in France, with responsibilities across Safran sites globally, requiring frequent travel, including internationally.

Company Information

Safran is a global high-tech group in aerospace, defense, and space markets, committed to sustainability and innovation, with 100,000 employees and €27.3 billion sales in 2024. Recognized for excellence, Safran values diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities.