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Performance Improvement & Lean Transformation Director

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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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2025-169758

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB

Job title

Performance Improvement & Lean Transformation Director

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable

Performance Improvement & Lean Transformation Director is responsible for implementing, deploying and monitoring Lean-Sigma programs across Safran Cabin.

This role also support the local Safran Cabin sites in their Continuous Improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for energizing the local sites, using Lean-Sigma and One Safran methodology and tools, to positively impact Customer Satisfaction, Delivery & Quality Performance, and financial performance. Working closely with leadership at all levels to ensure CI efforts are driven throughout the organization.

The Lean Sigma role includes the following responsibilities:

1) Plan, design, direct and cascade the Safran Lean Sigma policies and processes across Safran Cabin.

2) Develop a strong Lean-Sigma culture across Safran Cabin, through a network of committed Sponsors and certified Belts, and through successful Lean-Sigma projects.

3) Propose Lean-Sigma annual objectives supporting the Safran Cabin Hoskin Kanri, and monitor the KPI progresses against the approved goals

4) Define, scope and structure the Lean-Sigma transverse projects to be executed at Cabin level

5) Support the Division and Site leadership teams to ensure Lean-Sigma projects are aligned with their strategic objectives and business requirements.

6) Develop and guide the Safran Cabin Lean-Sigma training programs with Safran University and Safran Cabin HR, for all targeted audiences: Sponsors, Master Black Belt (MBB), Black Belt (BB), Green Belt (GB), White Belt (WB)

7) Develop Safran Cabin internal trainers as required, as per the Safran policies and processes.

8) Develop and monitor plans to reach and maintain the Safran requirements such as % of certified Belts.

9) Ensure that Lean-Sigma projects executed across Safran Cabin deliver the targeted results, and contribute to Customers satisfaction and Safran financial performance.

10) Build the network of Safran Cabin Master Black Belts and Black Belts, leverage on synergies and best practices, and develop plans to address identified common weaknesses.

11) Ensure that completed Lean-Sigma projects benefit the whole organization: access and cross-fertilization.

12) Act as the Safran Cabin Lean-Sigma Referent for Safran, and contribute to the Safran Lean-Sigma initiatives: policies, processes, tools, training programs.

This Regional Performance Improvement role include the following responsibilities:

1) Develop and execute performance improvement projects for the region by working closely with site CI teams. Ensure the site implements and maintains Continuous Improvement initiatives.

2) Serves as a key enabler of Performance Improvement activities across the region by integrating people, process, and technology following departmental project management standards. Leverage resources and share best practices across all sites.

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

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics.

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

• Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $164,710 - $183,010 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in the following areas: Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain; Customer Services; Production; Quality; Engineering; Information Technology; Logistics or Planning.

• Prior leadership experience

• Lean Six Sigma certifications

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of Engineering, Project Management, Lean Principles, Six Sigma, and Financial acumen

• Knowledge of the group, its management system, processes and organizations

• Knowledge of an industrial entity processes and operations

• Knowledge of the leverage of change management in complex organizations

• Knowledge of the basics in terms of techno-economic management and performance management

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in the use of common software packages including MS Office suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint

Other Skills:

• Master Black Belt certified (Safran)

• Ability to manage cross functionally with direct and indirect influence

• Ability to Coach and facilitate individually and at the large-scale level

• Capacity to drive and manage networks

• Capacity to operate in a pluri-disciplinary, inter-cultural and international environment

• Long term vision and capacity to promote breakthrough actions

• Capacity to understand business issues

• Capacity to understand leverages of performance improvement

• Capacity to do benchmarking

• Practical experiences of Safran tools and methods including Lean Sigma and the management of complex projects

• Being familiar with the organization practices of a progress plan

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work directly with senior leaders

• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills,

• Advanced program management skills including the ability to adapt to a changing environment and manage a wide variety of projects on time and within budget

• Able to manage, motivate and influence teams with and without a direct line of authority

• Receptive of feedback and quick to apply changes

1. Does require fluent communication in English language

2. Employment Status may be in the US or Mexico.

3. Traveling may be required.

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Annual salary

$164,710 - $183,010 USD DOE

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No