Supervisor, Repair Station
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Garden Grove, CA 92840
Description:
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
Reference number
2025-152239
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Manufacture assembly and repair - Production/ repair manager
Job title
Supervisor, Repair Station
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Technician
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that."
In the role of Supervisor, Repair Station you'll play a pivotal part on our Production team. The Supervisor, Repair Station assists the Manager, Repair Station with the planning, implementation, issuing, processing, and tracking repair orders with all necessary documentation for aircraft interior parts in need of repair. This role is also responsible for coordinating status of parts by working with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality departments to resolve any issues that jeopardize the timely arrival of materials or departure of repaired parts ensuring on time delivery to the customer.
This position contributes to our vision by:
Adhere to company specifications, work instructions, engineering prints and work orders
Ensure proper documentation of the materials used in the process to maintain traceability
Update performance metrics and communicate status to Repair team
Assist with Planning, identifying and coordinating resources required
Coordinate root cause corrective action and recovery plan is defined and executed
Process Warranty-repair orders/ Claims/ Return Material Authorization customer returns
Communicate with the other departments to resolve any issue that compromises the promised delivery date of the repaired part
Assist with publication of visual metrics, presentations and reports, including project review presentations
Serve as a secondary Repair Station contact for customers with any inquires; including keeping the customer informed of the part's expected ship date
Facilitate weekly meetings to identify priorities and set targets for execution
Manage and provide direction to the repair technicians
Ensure 5S compliance in their designated area
Ensure that orders have been entered into Safran MRP system
Support follow up with other Safran repair sites & vendors to ensure on time part delivery
Travel specifictity
May Require Some Travel
Additional description
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
The expected salary range for this position is between $68,640 - $106,900 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
Candidate skills & requirements
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
Team oriented
Process focused
Open & honest communication
Quality minded
Ability to persevere and honor commitments
Recognizes success
Executes with urgency
Creates solutions
Customer focused in everything we do
Qualifications:
Education & Experience: Combination of education and experience:
Associate's Degree, or equivalent, in Business Administration, Management or related field plus at least 5 years' of related work experience, including experience within aviation or aerospace or
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Business, Management, or related field plus at least 3 years' of related work experience including experience within aviation or aerospace
Computer Skills: Proficiency with Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Other Skills:
Previous experience in planning or managing projects
Basic knowledge of program management methodologies
Proven ability to manage a repair station
Ability to develop, lead, motivate working teams
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient ability to solve problems
Annual salary
USD 68,640 - 106,900
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
Garden Grove
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Associate Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
Reference number
2025-152239
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Manufacture assembly and repair - Production/ repair manager
Job title
Supervisor, Repair Station
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Technician
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that."
In the role of Supervisor, Repair Station you'll play a pivotal part on our Production team. The Supervisor, Repair Station assists the Manager, Repair Station with the planning, implementation, issuing, processing, and tracking repair orders with all necessary documentation for aircraft interior parts in need of repair. This role is also responsible for coordinating status of parts by working with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality departments to resolve any issues that jeopardize the timely arrival of materials or departure of repaired parts ensuring on time delivery to the customer.
This position contributes to our vision by:
Adhere to company specifications, work instructions, engineering prints and work orders
Ensure proper documentation of the materials used in the process to maintain traceability
Update performance metrics and communicate status to Repair team
Assist with Planning, identifying and coordinating resources required
Coordinate root cause corrective action and recovery plan is defined and executed
Process Warranty-repair orders/ Claims/ Return Material Authorization customer returns
Communicate with the other departments to resolve any issue that compromises the promised delivery date of the repaired part
Assist with publication of visual metrics, presentations and reports, including project review presentations
Serve as a secondary Repair Station contact for customers with any inquires; including keeping the customer informed of the part's expected ship date
Facilitate weekly meetings to identify priorities and set targets for execution
Manage and provide direction to the repair technicians
Ensure 5S compliance in their designated area
Ensure that orders have been entered into Safran MRP system
Support follow up with other Safran repair sites & vendors to ensure on time part delivery
Travel specifictity
May Require Some Travel
Additional description
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
The expected salary range for this position is between $68,640 - $106,900 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
Candidate skills & requirements
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
Team oriented
Process focused
Open & honest communication
Quality minded
Ability to persevere and honor commitments
Recognizes success
Executes with urgency
Creates solutions
Customer focused in everything we do
Qualifications:
Education & Experience: Combination of education and experience:
Associate's Degree, or equivalent, in Business Administration, Management or related field plus at least 5 years' of related work experience, including experience within aviation or aerospace or
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Business, Management, or related field plus at least 3 years' of related work experience including experience within aviation or aerospace
Computer Skills: Proficiency with Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Other Skills:
Previous experience in planning or managing projects
Basic knowledge of program management methodologies
Proven ability to manage a repair station
Ability to develop, lead, motivate working teams
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient ability to solve problems
Annual salary
USD 68,640 - 106,900
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
Garden Grove
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Associate Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)