Operations Manager

Operations Manager

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 Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.

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Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly

Job title

Operations Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

The position supervises the repair and overhaul process of SafranHE family of engines and accessories. The position participates in the organizational planning/reporting for all MRO activity and goals.

2.0 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Ensures that safety is a priority. •Coordinates and implements training of assigned employees and ensures that they are properly trained for each task they are performing. •Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and provides the COO with the updated metrics. •Reviews the performance and conducts performance evaluations of assigned personnel. •Tracks and controls the output/throughput volume of assets through the shop. •Ensures that priorities set by the Master Schedule are met and that issues are escalated to the COO. •Communicates/measures shop and personnel performance in regard to Cost Quality and Delivery. •Measures, tracks and improves efficiencies of assigned personnel through participative innovation. •Responsible for preventative maintenance schedule on all shop equipment. •Ensures 5S /cleanliness of shop and all workstations. •Supports and implements all Safran HE and FAA rules and regulations. •Travel required 5% internationally.

3.0 SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

•Supports and implements all Safran HE USA and FAA rules and regulations, Safran HE USA and management policies as well as Mission, Vision, & Values •Assist in the planning of the future of Safran HE USA; for both near and long term •Assigns and monitors work of assigned employees, including training and coaching; conducting of ongoing performance planning and appraisal; hiring, transferring, promoting, and managing performance and terminations; and recommending actions.

Candidate skills & requirements

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES – Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities

•Airframe license desired; Power Plant license required. •Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university preferred

• Two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Intermediate Level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

5.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regular required to use hands to finger and frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required sit, stand, and walk. • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Annual salary

TBD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

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

Yes