Process Manager - Assemblies

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO₂ and noise emissions.

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Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Workshop manager

Job title

Process Manager - Assemblies

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Process Manager - Assemblies

Burnley

37 Hours | Monday-Friday

On-site

What's in it for you?

At Safran, excellence is a journey, and we'd love you to be part of it.

Safran is a global leader in aerospace, defence and space, employing over 100,000 people worldwide. At Safran Nacelles, we design, manufacture and support aircraft nacelles for many of the world's leading aircraft programmes. Our Burnley site is a centre of excellence, delivering innovative aerospace solutions while investing in the development of our people.

As a valued member of our team, you'll benefit from:

• 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 (Role dependant)
• 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant)
• 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!

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Process Manager - Assemblies to lead and manage an assembly manufacturing area, ensuring customer demand is achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You will be responsible for delivering operational performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP), leading a team within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, operational excellence and the ability to work cross-functionally to meet production commitments while maintaining compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• People Management
• Health, Safety & Compliance
• Business & Stakeholder Management

Candidate skills & requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Manufacturing or production management experience
• Proven people leadership and team management capability
• Experience managing operational KPIs and performance targets
• Strong understanding of SQCDP principles
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
• QRQC, 5 Why and RCCA problem-solving methodologies
• Production planning and resource management experience
• Quality management and First Pass Yield improvement experience
• Knowledge of QMS, SMS and 5S systems
• Budget and cost control experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive accountability and performance within teams

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Assembly manufacturing environment experience
• Lean Six Sigma qualification
• Engineering or Manufacturing qualification
• MPS (Master Production Schedule) knowledge
• Special process knowledge
• Customer-facing experience
• Project management experience
• Transfer of work and industrialisation experience
• Accident investigation and corrective action experience

Why Join Safran?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing area within a global aerospace organisation committed to innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

If you're a proactive manufacturing leader with a passion for developing people, improving performance and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, North West

City (-ies)

Burnley

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