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Manager Repair Center

Company : Safran Seats

Job field : Customer services and support

Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 5 years

Salary range : Based on Market Rate

# 2024-144164

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Job Description

Powered by Team Work, Safran Seats is a global leader in passenger and technical aircraft seating. With over one million seats in the fleets of major airlines, we offer innovative and high-value solutions for passengers, crews, and helicopters. Our comprehensive range includes seats from economy to first class, as well as specialized designs for pilots and commercial air crews. Safran Seats combines quality, comfort, and innovation, backed by robust service contracts that include spare parts, component repairs, technical support, and customized assistance. Join us in shaping the future of aviation seating.

Objective:

Manages the Part 145 repair station to ensure optimal performance, contributing to Customers' satisfaction. To that purpose, the Repair Station Manager has responsibility for shop organization and process, repair operations, people, budget and safety. This position works independently.

Authorities:

Will be responsible for complying with all regulatory requirements associated with the repair station.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A) Manages shop operations in order to reach targets of On Time Delivery and On Quality Delivery Defines and monitors recovery plans as necessary

B) Actively promotes safety in all aspects in the repair station.

C) Manages the budget of the Repair Station (number of headcounts, investments)

D) Manages communication towards customers on a daily basis (front office management) and as required in management meetings

E) Develops and maintains strong positive communications and working relations with all employees. Ensures all complaints and pre-grievances are thoroughly handled with each employee.

F) May conduct or direct in-process and final inspections of all work accomplished within assigned area in accordance with FAA regulations.

G) Acts as the Accountable Manager for any and all dealings with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

H) Supervises labor and material to maintain a positive variance against hazards.

I) Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support continuous improvement in the repair station.

J) Maintains a high quality of workmanship and assumes responsibility for work performed in assigned duties.

K) Responsible for accurate timekeeping records of employees.

L) Responsible for implementation or continuous improvements upon Lean Manufacturing.

M) Responsible for adherence to FAA and OSHA requirements.

N) Responsible for updating communication boards, employee cross-training matrices, and other relevant information for the assigned area.

O) Recruit, hire, onboard, train, develop, evaluate employee performance, and initiate promotions, transfers, and corrective action

P) Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

A. Education & Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required or six (6) years related experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree to meet the education requirement. Or requires an Associate's degree in Business, Engineering or related disciple and three (3) years related experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in order to meet the education requirements.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge

•In addition to the education requirement at least 5 Years of experience in a production related environment.

•2 years of prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.

•FAA Repair Technician Certification preferred upon hire and required within ninety (90) days of employment.

C. Professional Skills

•Must have knowledge of MRP systems, scheduling, and blueprints.

•Knowledge of FAA Part 145 Repair Station Statutes.

•Must have knowledge of bargaining agreement or willingness to learn.

•Must be computer literate.

•MAPICS experience preferred.

•Must have the ability to generate written communication, including presentations or summaries that can be shared to customers at senior leadership level.

•Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills

• Must have the ability to direct and motivate other employees.

• Ability to convince, Ability to take initiative, Accept responsibility, Adaptability-flexibility, Autonomy, Availability for others, Building Relationships, Creativity, Leadership, Negotiation, Perseverance, Precise, Self-confidence, Self-motivation

• Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction

• Must have the ability to drive major initiatives

• Must be comfortable with multiple tasks

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Specificity of the job

International and/or Domestic travel required; 15% of time

Locate your future workplace

2000 Weber DrTX 76240

Gainesville

Texas United States

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.