Production Manager, Little Rock, AR

A glimpse at the job:

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. We are proud to be featured in TIME's World's Best Companies 2025 ranking, securing 2nd place in the Aerospace & Defense sector and 52nd overall. As a Production Manager, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:
• Supervises and coordinates work activities of operations leads and technicians
• Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing assembly, installation, and testing activities
• Applies independent, specialized, technical expertise to support a wide range of business objectives
• Activities include, but are not limited to; the development, integration, implementation, or execution of multifamily business processes and programs
• Monitors and ensures compliance with plans and schedules and reports status to Management and Customers as required
• Effectively interfaces with business partners in all areas including customers, key employees, managers, sales, supply chain, and finance and support personnel to achieve strategic goals
• Works directly with the production supervisor to ensure production and quality requirements are met
• Plans and establishes work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity
• Analyzes issues, anticipates and resolves problems, recommends improvements and implements required changes
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
• Regular, predictable attendance is required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we offer:
• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Work Culture:
At Safran, we foster a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We support sustainable career journeys and encourage employees to explore multiple paths for growth. Collaboration is essential to our success, and we are committed to helping every team member thrive. We engage with our communities through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and career events, inspiring future talent to join our mission.

Join Safran Electrical & Power, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

A glimpse at the job:

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. We are proud to be featured in TIME's World's Best Companies 2025 ranking, securing 2nd place in the Aerospace & Defense sector and 52nd overall. As a Production Manager, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:
• Supervises and coordinates work activities of operations leads and technicians
• Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing assembly, installation, and testing activities
• Applies independent, specialized, technical expertise to support a wide range of business objectives
• Activities include, but are not limited to; the development, integration, implementation, or execution of multifamily business processes and programs
• Monitors and ensures compliance with plans and schedules and reports status to Management and Customers as required
• Effectively interfaces with business partners in all areas including customers, key employees, managers, sales, supply chain, and finance and support personnel to achieve strategic goals
• Works directly with the production supervisor to ensure production and quality requirements are met
• Plans and establishes work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity
• Analyzes issues, anticipates and resolves problems, recommends improvements and implements required changes
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
• Regular, predictable attendance is required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we offer:
• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Work Culture:
At Safran, we foster a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We support sustainable career journeys and encourage employees to explore multiple paths for growth. Collaboration is essential to our success, and we are committed to helping every team member thrive. We engage with our communities through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and career events, inspiring future talent to join our mission.

Join Safran Electrical & Power, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

Job Requirements

At Safran Electrical & Power, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience, at least 10 years of experience in lieu of bachelor's degree
• 5 or more years of supervisory or lead experience required
• Aircraft maintenance experience a plus

Knowledge/Skills
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to direct leads and other team members
• Ability to travel and work alternative work schedules
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization as well as customers

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

Highlights from our facility:
Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, such as the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, in addition to hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods of Little Rock like the Quapaw Quarter, and historic sites such as Little Rock Central High School

This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. 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.

Safran Electrical & Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email or call 940-395-7934. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Job Requirements

At Safran Electrical & Power, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience, at least 10 years of experience in lieu of bachelor's degree
• 5 or more years of supervisory or lead experience required
• Aircraft maintenance experience a plus

Knowledge/Skills
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to direct leads and other team members
• Ability to travel and work alternative work schedules
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization as well as customers

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

Highlights from our facility:
Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, such as the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, in addition to hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods of Little Rock like the Quapaw Quarter, and historic sites such as Little Rock Central High School

This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. 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.

Safran Electrical & Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email or call 940-395-7934. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Candidates for positions with Safran Electrical & Power must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Citizens, or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

Relocation assistance may be offered for this position. But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Candidates for positions with Safran Electrical & Power must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Citizens, or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.

Company Information

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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries. Company Information

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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.