Director, Production-Operations

Safran Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Bonus potential

Job summary

Safran Cabin in North America is seeking a Director, Production-Operations to lead the production team and shape operational strategy for safe, efficient manufacturing. You will direct policies, drive lean initiatives, and manage senior managers to meet contractual obligations and quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong budgetary and analytical skills, and a proven ability to optimize production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical and budgeting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees operational policies, objectives and initiatives.
• Leads and assigns work to managers and leadership staff.
• Ensure safety and welfare of employees and visitors on site.
• Control costs and optimize manufacturing processes through lean principles.
• Review production and operational reports to prevent delays and cut costs.
• Collaborate with Senior Management to adjust goals as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

5+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director, Production-Operations

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-182289

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

General managers - General manager

Job title

Director, Production-Operations

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Director, Production-Operations you'll play a pivotal part on our production team. Directs and oversees the operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. Possesses broad manufacturing industry experience. Must be a professional accustom to instating robust lean operations through the use of Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Prioritizes departmental schedules based on contractual obligations, resources, capacities, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Leads, directs, guides, and assigns the work of Managers and other leadership personnel. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

This position contributes to our vision by:

Summary of Duties:

• Responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the business plans to ensure profitability objectives are met.
• Responsible for ensuring departmental goals and objectives are consistent with overall corporate objectives.
• Responsible for administering company policies and developing long-range goals and objectives.
• Directs and coordinates activities of subordinate management to insure attainment of goals and objectives.
• Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Confers with Senior Management to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.
• Ensure safety and welfare of employees, customers, and visitors while on company property.
• Provides direction for leadership activities within the department.
• Ensures effective management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer related processes.
• Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the companies Quality Management System.
• Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.
• Reviews production and operational reports and resolves operational and manufacturing problems, to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisor Responsibilities: Oversees the duties of subordinate Managers and Supervisors, which supervise exempt and non-exempt employees in Production, Departments. The Director of Production is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the department's activities. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

US EEO statements:

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Cabin TA:

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!
• Management roles may be eligible for a 20% target Cabin Management Bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $133,230 - $209,360 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 5 years' experience in a similar manufacturing environment

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to analyze budgets and financial data, design process workflows and procedures

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's or higher degree
• 8+ years' experience in a similar environment

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Annual salary

$133,230 - $209,360 USD

Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

City (-ies)

CA 90746 Carson

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No