Value Stream Supervisor

Safran; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in North America / New York is seeking a Value Stream Supervisor to coordinate production and warehouse activities for assembly, testing, packaging, and shipment of sub-assemblies and final products. The supervisor will lead the production staff, emphasize continuous improvement, and ensure efficient workflows within value streams.

The role requires manufacturing leadership, strong communication, and a background in LEAN environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with previous leadership experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with LEAN tools and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production and warehouse activities for assembly, test, packaging and shipment of sub-assemblies and final products.
• Lead production staff within value streams and drive efficiency.
• Monitor daily/monthly production schedules and ensure safe operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

LEAN principles

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Value Stream Supervisor

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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Reference number

2026-190558

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Program and project management office - PMO- operations

Job title

Value Stream Supervisor

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Supervisory staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Responsible for coordinating production and warehouse activities related to the assembly, test, packaging, and shipment of sub-assemblies and final products. The supervisor is accountable to oversee and lead the production staff within the value streams. The role is a critical part of the Value Stream and requires good communication and interpersonal skills. The VS supervisor will be expected to focus on continuous improvement and drive efficiency throughout the value stream processes.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

• Provide job related training and guidance to employees.

• Enforce all company policies and work rules. Assure proper work procedures in the contractual environment.

• Establish and maintain good communication with department personnel and management goals and initiatives.

• Identify and assist in resolving process issues working with the Manufacturing Engineers and other groups.

• Implements cost reduction activities and monitors progress toward achieving the financial goals.

• Coordinate materials and jobs to the floor and assign all personnel to ensure an efficient workflow.

• Coordinate production schedule daily and monthly with consideration of long-term requirements.

• Monitor workflow and manpower and make recommendations for staffing adjustments as necessary.

• Check for correct labor reporting on the existing system and approve hours worked for payroll.

• Responsible and accountable for safety and loss prevention within their scope.

• Conduct performance reviews and hold departmental meetings.

• Ensure that cycle counts are completed and supplies are ordered as necessary.

• Support shipment allocation and deallocation for the value stream as necessary.

• Ensure daily metrics are maintained and develop continuous improvement plans to improve performance utilizing LEAN tools.

• Implement QRQC practices and conduct daily QRQC meetings as required.

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

Required: Assembly/manufacturing experience, familiarity with quality, materials and planning functions.

Candidate skills & requirements

Required:

Experience in a manufacturing environment with previous experience in a leadership role.

Preferred:

Associate's degree in business or technical field. Experience with warehouse operations, packaging requirements, and hazmat requirements a plus. Demonstrated experience in a LEAN environment. Previous experience with direct reports.

Annual salary

$75k-$83k

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New York

City (-ies)

225 Erie Street 14086 Lancaster, New York

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Associate Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

No