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Service Center General Manager

Company : Safran Aerosystems Services

Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair

Location : Van Nuys , California , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 5 years

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Salary range : 125 - 150k

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Job Description

The Service Center General Manager will implement and maintain the Business Strategy in compliance with the strategy of the group's Component Repair Business Line. The individual will manage and lead the business to meet strategic goals, performance objectives, as well as budgeted sales and profit targets. The individual will ensure that the service center meets all regulatory, legal, social, safety and moral obligations as well as managing the customer relationship for specific customers.

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.

• Direct regulatory accountable manager responsible for all activities relating to the repair station, including operations, materials, quality, planning, contracts, personnel, and general administration.

• Primary contact with the FAA.

• Ensures daily, weekly and monthly resources (manpower, materials and equipment) are available to adequately execute repair activities.

• Daily management and adjustment of project plans to account for variables, such as over and above work, have minimal impact on schedule.

• Ensures performance to meet customers' expectations.

• In charge of achieving sales targets through the sales/marketing and pricing team and through Customer Support Representatives

• Invests in capability development (capability duplication and Entry Into Service) and manages the CAPEX budget and projects achievement

• Manages business transfer projects

• Capture and manage any additional work items which may arise during projects; take responsibility for seeking approval from customer in a timely fashion

• Successfully manage all aspects of project to ensure man hours and material budgets are achieved and constantly drive for improvements of efficiency

• Lead efforts to ensure processes are in place to protect customer assets at all times

• Communicates with customers, providing status reports, technical support, and negotiating contracts and pricing relating to customers' repair requirements. Leads customer-related events, including onsite audits, assessments, and visits at customers' facilities.

• Ensures compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure production operation's ongoing regulatory compliance with the FAA repair station certificate and repair station manual

• Ensuring that repair station personnel have the required regulatory training necessary to comply with regulatory requirements and follow the regulations.

• Manages and provides the required regulatory training necessary for personnel to comply with regulatory requirements.

Complementary Description

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.

Job Requirements

a) Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledgeable of FAA/EASA regulations

• Experience in communicating with authorities and certifications auditors, and with Management regarding the quality system, audits findings and continuous improvement plan.

• Ability to coordinate Quality, Environment and Health actions plans within SAU repair stations and distribution centers.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Experience in effectively presenting information to top management, and/or boards of directors.

• Ability to work a variety of shifts based on Company and Client needs

• Experience Designing, Developing, Implementing and Training Program Related Items

• Knowledge in 5S Lean Production, TQM, and/or Six Sigma Work Environments

• Strong lean / continuous improvement skills required

• Strong Microsoft Office Skills

b) Competencies

• Communication Proficiency

• Decision Making

• Organizational Skills

• Problem Solving/Analysis

• Results Driven

• Technical Capacity

• Thoroughness

• Time Management

c) Education and/or Experience

• Must be a US Person

• Bachelor's Degree required (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred). MBA or other graduate degree desirable.

• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory/management experience over at least 5 people in a manufacturing or repair environment required

• Minimum of 4 years' experience working in a 14 CFR Part 145 certified repair station (preferred)

• Current FAA A&P Certificate Preferred but not required (Verifiable)

d) Communications Skills

• Must speak/read and write in English

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and regulatory legal documents.

e) Physical Demands

• 20% domestic and international travel

• Most work is conducted from a sitting position, however, both standing and walking are required as well as the ability to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Specificity of the job

• 20% domestic and international travel

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6734 Valjean AveCA 91406

Van Nuys

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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.