Aerospace and Defense, Aviation Industry, Avionics, Coaching, Computer Workstations, Electromechanics, Electronics, Establish Priorities, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Green Transportation, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operations Management, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Power Plant, Preventative Maintenance, Project Tracking, Propulsion, Regulations, Sales, Staff Training, Willing to Travel
Operations Manager
Published 06.01.2026
Company : Safran Helicopter Engines Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Grand Prairie , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : TBD ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 06.01.2026
Job Description
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE
The position supervises the repair and overhaul process of SafranHE family of engines and accessories. The position participates in the organizational planning/reporting for all MRO activity and goals.
2.0 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures that safety is a priority. •Coordinates and implements training of assigned employees and ensures that they are properly trained for each task they are performing. •Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provides the COO with the updated metrics. •Reviews the performance and conducts performance evaluations of assigned personnel. •Tracks and controls the output/throughput volume of assets through the shop. •Ensures that priorities set by the Master Schedule are met and that issues are escalated to the COO. •Communicates/measures shop and personnel performance in regard to Cost Quality and Delivery. •Measures, tracks and improves efficiencies of assigned personnel through participative innovation. •Responsible for preventative maintenance schedule on all shop equipment. •Ensures 5S /cleanliness of shop and all workstations. •Supports and implements all Safran HE and FAA rules and regulations. •Travel required 5% internationally.
3.0 SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Supports and implements all Safran HE USA and FAA rules and regulations, Safran HE USA and management policies as well as Mission, Vision, & Values •Assist in the planning of the future of Safran HE USA; for both near and long term •Assigns and monitors work of assigned employees, including training and coaching; conducting of ongoing performance planning and appraisal; hiring, transferring, promoting, and managing performance and terminations; and recommending actions.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES - Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities
- Airframe license desired; Power Plant license required. •Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university preferred
- Two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Intermediate Level - Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
5.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regular required to use hands to finger and frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required sit, stand, and walk. • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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 magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the worlds leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
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