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Safran Product Manager - Manufacturing projects in Burnley, United Kingdom

Product Manager - Manufacturing projects

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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 Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

Reference

2026-172201

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project management

Job title

Product Manager - Manufacturing projects

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

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Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

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The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure our operational performance is compatible with the SQCDP objectives specified by the industrial direction and provide a consolidated view of the performance of , for key programmes.

The role will also support new business industrialisation and operational performance, to ensure new product introductions are successfully implemented.

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• Summarise and present the industrial performance by product according to the defined standard

• For budgeting; establish the RDI (Industrial Development Research) & CCP (Added production cost) roadmap

• Manage the introduction of changes to the definition

• Propose aggregated plans to achieve operational objectives (especially for non quality eradication and cost reduction)

• In case of internal crisis within operations, lead the crisis management team

• Establish and manage the specific risks of the product

• Propose and manage industrial scheme evolution

• Prepare the product planning requirements with the planning teams, to ensure to minimize stocks and WIP through internal process flow.

• Work closely with key cross functional stakeholders such as Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Quality Assurance, and Finance.

• Support the project management of the industrialisation process for new products

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

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (role dependant)

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)

• 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)

• Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month

• 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme

• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan

• Excellent training, education, and development schemes

• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave

• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company

• Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals

• Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.

• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy

• Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

Candidate skills & requirements

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• Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience in project management or operations management.

• Strong understanding of sheet metal demand scheduling, production processes, materials, and cost management.

• Experience identifying and leading cost-reduction initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience providing excellent communication and presentation skills reporting to senior leadership and interaction with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project) and ERP systems.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

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If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

• 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.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, North West

City (-ies)

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley

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