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Site Continuous Improvement Manager

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General information

Entity

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. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.

Reference number

2025-168011

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

Job title

Site Continuous Improvement Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Site Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence at the repair station through the deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, and other best-in-class continuous improvement methodologies. In addition to leading local improvement initiatives, the Site Continuous Improvement Manager will act as a key partner to the Repair Station Director to ensure the effective deployment and implementation of corporate Customer Support priorities defined by the central organization. This dual responsibility ensures the site is both continuously improving its own performance and fully aligned with global customer support strategies and projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Lead, coordinate, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across all repair station functions.

• Facilitate the identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities, using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.

• Champion and deploy site-wide improvement programs to achieve operational targets in quality, turnaround time, cost, and safety.

• Serve as a key representative of the site to support the deployment and local implementation of strategic Customer Support projects and priorities defined by the central organization, ensuring alignment with the broader company objectives.

• Act as the "right-hand" to the Repair Station Director, supporting decision-making and facilitating cross-functional collaboration on both local and corporate initiatives.

• Support the deployment of the company's digital transformation roadmap at site level.

• Collaborate closely with shop floor teams, support functions, and management to ensure adoption, engagement, and sustainability of improvements.

• Coach, train, and mentor site teams on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

• Track, measure, and report progress on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project results.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for functional escalation on improvement topics, engaging with the company-wide Progress & Digital Transformation network.

• Analyze existing business processes using various methods such as gap analysis or PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) to allow finding opportunities for improvement as well as losses, which then perform troubleshooting to further determine root causes.

• Act as internal consultants developing short- and long-term strategies for the organization and incorporating Six Sigma and other practices. The goal is to facilitate progress and reduce costs, both in terms of sales and workflow inefficiencies.

• A crucial aspect of the continuous improvement methodology is monitoring progress in order to check if changes yield desirable results. Establish measurable standards at the start of a project and then compare actual project results agains

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

Candidates for positions with SAU must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities & qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. SAU is committed to working with & providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical & mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. SAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled | Drug Free Workplace.

Candidate skills & requirements

a) Knowledge and Skills

• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or equivalent methodologies.

• Experience collaborating with or within centralized/customer-focused organizations is an advantage.

• Strong project and risk management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional projects, implement corporate initiatives locally, and lead change management.

• Knowledge of Safran management system M3, processes and organizations

• Firm understanding of process improvement techniques and experience with implementation

• Knowledge of the leverages of change in complex organizations

• Knowledge of the basics in terms of budgeting and performance management

• Lean Sigma tools and methods

• Knowledge of Aerospace/ Aviation terminology

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required

b) Competencies

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

• Leadership Capabilities

• Analytical and result-oriented mindset

• Ability to manage dual responsibilities: local improvement and corporate project deployment

• Autonomy and initiative

• Rigor, organization, and priority management

• Team spirit and ability to work in a multicultural environment

• Communications Proficiency

• Problem Solving/Analysis of Complex Situations

• Discretion

c) Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree

• 5+ years' aviation or aerospace experience required

• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in aviation and or aerospace as well as solid computer skills

• 5+ years Lean Sigma/projects experience

• Microsoft Project experience preferred

• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus

• Safran University Black Belt certification

Annual salary

commensurate with experience

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee

City (-ies)

Menomonee Falls

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

Yes