Head of Operations, Managed Transportation

Responsible for the directing and managing the various operational departments within the production operations. The position must ensure good communication and implement continuous improvement initiatives in order to achieve company goals.

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.

Prepares yearly operating expense budgets and also manages the department budgets within mandated financial limits.

Conducts meetings pertaining to schedules, projects, material support, business communication and problem resolution.

Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to watch for trends, potential problems and takes action to eliminate.

Establishes cost reduction goals and develops continuous improvement initiatives to achieve them.

Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate production issues and improve product quality.

Justifies and implements capital equipment purchases as required to maintain and improve production and quality levels.

Consults with outside contractors and division engineering personnel relative to modifications of machines, workstations, and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

Cultivates a culture focused on safety and manages policies for all plant personnel. Direct responsibility for assigned managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, clerical help, and all assigned supporting personnel.

Conduct timely performance reviews for assigned staff and takes action to improve poor performance.

Responsible for the directing and managing the various operational departments within the production operations. The position must ensure good communication and implement continuous improvement initiatives in order to achieve company goals.

Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Responsible for the directing and managing the various operational departments within the production operations. The position must ensure good communication and implement continuous improvement initiatives in order to achieve company goals.

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.

Prepares yearly operating expense budgets and also manages the department budgets within mandated financial limits.

Conducts meetings pertaining to schedules, projects, material support, business communication and problem resolution.

Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to watch for trends, potential problems and takes action to eliminate.

Establishes cost reduction goals and develops continuous improvement initiatives to achieve them.

Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate production issues and improve product quality.

Justifies and implements capital equipment purchases as required to maintain and improve production and quality levels.

Consults with outside contractors and division engineering personnel relative to modifications of machines, workstations, and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

Cultivates a culture focused on safety and manages policies for all plant personnel. Direct responsibility for assigned managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, clerical help, and all assigned supporting personnel.

Conduct timely performance reviews for assigned staff and takes action to improve poor performance.

Responsible for the directing and managing the various operational departments within the production operations. The position must ensure good communication and implement continuous improvement initiatives in order to achieve company goals.

Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Required- BS Degree – Management or Technical field and ten years experience in a manufacturing environment with five years in a management role.

Required- Minimum ten years in a general manufacturing environment preferred, with at least five years prior experience in a supervisory or management role. Required- BS Degree – Management or Technical field and ten years experience in a manufacturing environment with five years in a management role.

Required- Minimum ten years in a general manufacturing environment preferred, with at least five years prior experience in a supervisory or management role. S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

We have a reputation for commitment to quality and service and have always strived to support and delight our customers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Relocation is not provided for this position. S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

We have a reputation for commitment to quality and service and have always strived to support and delight our customers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Relocation is not provided for this position. Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures.