Product Manager - Sheet Metal Operations

Company : Safran Nacelles

Job field : Programs

Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Professional status : Employees / Staff

# 2025-151672

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Job Description

About Safran Nacelles Ltd

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft.

Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

• Promoting diversity and inclusion

• Developing skills and building opportunities

• Creating a trustworthy work place

• Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran

Careers At a glance | Safran (safran-group.com)

What will I be doing?

To lead and coordinate continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives on key programmes, reporting to Safran Nacelles group. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the integration of new business projects on the Safran Nacelles Burnley site.

• Lead and coordinate cost-down and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for each programme, ensuring performance aligns with organizational goals.

• Close collaborations with New Business Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and robust integration of New Business projects.

• Coordinate with Engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and scheduling teams to ensure seamless execution of operational strategies and product specifications.

• Collaborate with stakeholder customers to understand their needs and provide feedback to operations teams to ensure product specifications are met.

• Provide guidance and support to production teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards, cost goals, and timelines.

• Use data and analytics to drive decisions and provide insights into process improvements, cost savings, and potential business risks.

Complementary Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday

• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month

• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]

• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave

• 10% employer pension contribution

• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange

• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme

• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan

• Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work

• Support for your continuous professional development and career development

• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave

• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch

• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company

• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member

• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy

• Cycles to work scheme

• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform

Job Requirements

(Benefits Continued):

• Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave

• Relaxed dress code on Fridays

• Support for flexible working

• Safran referral scheme – refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward

• Hybrid working option

• Electric car charging points on site

• Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience

• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months

• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

hat you need from me?

• Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience in project management or operations management.

• Strong understanding of sheet metal production processes, materials, and cost management.

• Experience identifying and leading cost-down initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to report to senior leadership and interact with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project) and ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

• Experience working with factory floor operations and quality control standards.

• Knowledge of CAD software or product design processes.

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.

Specificity of the job

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Locate your future workplace

Bancroft Road,BB10 2RZ

Burnley

England United Kingdom

100,000

employees worldwide

27

Number of countries where Safran is located

35

business area families

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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.