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Safran Director of Continuous Improvement in Lancaster, New York
Director of Continuous Improvement
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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
2026-177130
Job details
Domain
Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile
General managers - General manager
Job title
Director of Continuous Improvement
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Director of Continuous Improvement is responsible for developing, planning, and executing the strategy that results in eliminating waste, and improving customer satisfaction. Should be competent as a process manager skilled in project design, planning, and implementation to ensure performance and process development as well as driving continuous improvement objectives. This role requires hands-on knowledge of manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, distribution, or engineering as well as experience as a lean transformation leader with a broad cross-functional background.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
HK/MP: Manage the HK/MP process and build the Business Unit Master Plan with Managers to use in the deployment of strategic operational objectives.
Pilot the Lean Sigma Deployment: Onboarding training, coaching Green Belts, sponsor of key improvement projects for Oxygen Systems US consistent with the Master Plan.
On-Site Workshops: Organize and facilitate on-site workshops from the Master Plan, and support the pilots in execution.
QRQC: Support deployment and increase maturity.
Establish cost reduction goals and make plans to achieve them.
Driving a continuous improvement culture within the organization by prioritizing opportunities and execution of a Lean transformation strategy and metrics.
Identifying best practices within and outside the company and serving as a channel for best practice sharing and adoption across business units.
Business Process Manager for the improvement process: Deploy process targets at the Business Unit level and participate in the SAO/Safran network to improve the Master Plan process.
Using metrics to provide support to process owners in linking projects to strategic operations objectives.
Managing and facilitating continuous improvement projects and kaizen events to improve productivity and accelerate growth.
Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.
For 90+ years, Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (formerly Scott Aviation) has been a supplier of respiratory systems and components for aviation use. We have a reputation for commitment to quality and service and have always strived to support and delight our customers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
Education-
Required- BS Degree – Management or Technical field and ten years experience in a manufacturing environment with five years in a management role.
Preferred- Black Belt Certification or in the process of certification.
Experience-
Required- Minimum ten years in a general manufacturing environment preferred, with at least five years prior experience in a supervisory or management role. Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
Annual salary
$120,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, New York
City (-ies)
225 Erie Street 14086 Lancaster, New York
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
Yes