Production Control III

Production Control III

The Production Control III role serves as the primary operations liaison within the Integrated Product Team (IPT), responsible for coordinating, analyzing, and tracking the flow of materials through manufacturing departments. This position communicates program health to operations and partners with all NAT departments to ensure quality products are delivered on time. The role collaborates closely with Program Management to drive IPT status, identify requirements, and meet program milestones. Leveraging aerospace and operations expertise, the Production Control III identifies and mitigates risks early in the program lifecycle, understands internal and external constraints, and implements countermeasures to remove obstacles. The role sets priorities for operations to achieve program goals and partners with Operations Managers, Team Leaders, and Production Control I to ensure alignment and clarity on expectations. Additionally, it consults with Operations Leaders to adjust plans as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct and support business case and plan analyses
• Assist with operations risk assessments
• Facilitate production preparation planning
• Co-lead First Article Inspection (FAI) and Last Article Inspection (LAI)
• Conduct production readiness reviews
• Support development and oversight of program budgets
• Collect and document lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Act as a liaison between program management and operations
• Identify and report roadblocks and execution gaps with recommended solutions

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Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certifications in project or program management a plus

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace production control

Strong knowledge of project and program management principles, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and status reporting

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Macros, PivotTables, Charts) and experienced with business systems that support program lifecycle management (e.g., ERP, MRP, or project management software)

Comfortable collaborating and communicating effectively across all organizational levels

FAA A&P certificate is desirable but not required

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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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

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