Value Stream Manager

Safran Landing Systems; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Singapore is seeking an experienced leader to manage roles and responsibilities critical for enhancing customer value and overall business performance. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and a deep understanding of the MRO sector, along with proven leadership and Lean management skills. Responsibilities include optimizing resource efficiency and driving quality and safety standards across various teams. The role demands strong analytical capabilities and a focus on commercial success.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of customer values.
• Lead and organize internal teams to deliver customer value.
• Optimize resource utilization and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of MRO sector

Lean principles

Commercial and business acumen

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

This position is critical for leadership, productivity, efficiency, profitability and the other key performance indicators of the Company. He/she also provides overall leadership on Quality, Health, Safety & Environment within the Value Streams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• To maintain a complete & up-to-date understanding of what the customer values.
• To lead & organise the relevant internal Value Stream organisation in the delivery of customer value in a Lean and efficient manner using Policy Deployment for continuous improvement.
• To delivering what the customer (internal & external) values by efficiently utilizing resources & adhering to Lean principles.
• To take responsibility for value stream gross margins, working capital and overall Value Stream performance.
• To optimise utilisation and efficiency of equipment and resources in conjunction with other Value Streams.
• In conjunction with SafranLS SGS middle management team organization, develop the Lean capabilities and improve overall performance across the Business to deliver Group targets.
• In conjunction with the Sales and Business Development functions, to identify and exploit the business opportunities to add value for customers.
• To support other SafranLS SGS value streams and company stakeholders including the wider Safran International network.
• Engineering graduate (or equivalent) combined with relevant and significant industrial management experience.

Professional Experience

• A comprehensive understanding of the MRO sector and relevant industrial methodologies, best practices & compliance requirements.
• A thorough knowledge of Lean principles tools and techniques coupled with a proven track record of successful deployment and sustained implementation.
• Demonstrable people development, leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Strong commercial and business acumen, highly numerate and comfortable with management accounting / reporting and a proven track record of developing relevant investment proposals and the supporting analyses.
• Conversant with contemporary methodologies / systems for planning and effectively executing a Lean production plan.
• Ability to develop the Value Stream organisation in line with the need to enhance customer value & deliver budgeted performance.

Knowledge and skills

• Analysis & Planning: Be decisive & able to rapidly evaluate & analyze information to formulate new plans.
• Innovation & Change: Be innovative and able to take mitigated risks. Fosters a culture of innovation and creativity. Manage and implement change.
• Teamwork: Building a strong and diverse team by the use of developing, mentoring, empowering team members.
• Commercial Focus: Balances the various aspects of management (customer, employee) but remains focused on the financial results required.
• Drive: Creates a sense of energy and commitment based on agreed values.