The Process Group Team Leader is a key role within our manufacturing operations where you'll work as part of a faced paced environment to lead a team, and processes, to achieve operational excellence. As Process Group Team Leader you'll be accountable for driving production demand and schedules through the relevant Process Group departments, ensuring collaboration with site HSE requirements and wider Safran frameworks. Key responsibilities:

Drive a safe working culture within the Process Group, across all shifts, being a key stakeholder in the shift rota
Leading and being the key focal point for the relevant departments of ownership, and also the wider Process Group where required
Ensure production requirements are flowed down throughout the Process Group departments in line with buildline and programmes expectations
Ensure completion of risk assessment activities within the local departments of ownership
Drive the activity review performance and progress in line with departmental budget, increasing scope of recoverable hours and OLE
Take actions to balance the supply plan with regard to work prioritisation and employee shift manning / training
Manage proactively recovery plans, risks of shortage and risks to the departments
Prepare and present the Process Group departmental performance, including any associated improvement plans
Manage succession planning and talent mapping within areas of responsibility to ensure futureproofing of department skillsets and development
Ensure relevant department is suitably equipped with all assets required of the workforce, and ensure SAP adherence to both planning and ordering are paramount

Demonstrated and prior knowledge of manufacturing initiatives such as OLE, production monitoring through KPI's, ensuring quality and adherence to schedules
Strong emotional intelligence with motivational skills to enable an accountable, faced paced team
Demonstrated experience in man management, decision making, coaching and conflict management.
Strong understanding of lean methodologies along with problem solving techniques
Strong HSE mindset in a previous manufacturing role.
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Management
Prior experience within a Process Group environment in a Manufacturing organization
Prior experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Sap for tracking production
Systems proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

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.
A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Early finish on Fridays (where applicable)
Competitive salary and annual bonus
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Flexible working options
Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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