In-Flight Repairs Team Lead

Safran Cabin; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in Carson, CA seeks a Supervisor, Repairs to lead production and assembly operations, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and safe practices. This role oversees policies, scheduling, and daily work flow while guiding a team through coaching, training, and performance appraisals.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent, 7+ years in manufacturing with 2 years in leadership, and strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience (+2 years).
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing environment, plus 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email, ERP system.
• Well organized with planning and time management skills; quality oriented; problem solving.
• Ability to lead teams, conduct meetings, give direction/delegate, and train/coach/mentor employees.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of effective production Department planning, policies, and procedures.
• Assists Senior Management 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conducts performance appraisals as required. Formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed.
• Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Performs production duties as needed.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Works closely with purchasing, and engineering departments to maintain schedules and implement changes and revisions in operational procedures.

Skills

Production procedures

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Safran in Carson, CA seeks a Supervisor, Repairs to lead production and assembly operations, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and safe practices. This role oversees policies, scheduling, and daily work flow while guiding a team through coaching, training, and performance appraisals.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent, 7+ years in manufacturing with 2 years in leadership, and strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and ERP systems.