Vice President Business Development Jobs in Decatur, TX

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. As a Vice President Operations, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

• Provide management and leadership to the staff and organization that aligns with the company's business plan, overall strategic vision and the Safran Leadership Model.
• In conjunction with Chihuahua leadership, lead, guide and direct operational synergies between Gainesville and Chihuahua to insure successful operational alignment between the facilities.
• Assist executive team members in creating, growing and building a world class, industry leading aerospace organization.
• Drive company results from both an operational and financial perspective working closely with the CFO, President and other key executive team members.
• Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance and profitability.
• Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external operational processes.
• Provide accurate and timely reports outlining the operational condition of the business unit.
• Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and lean processes using continuous process improvement tools.

• 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

Highlights from our facility: Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Industiral Org required
• Business Administration Master degree preferred
• Professional Qualifications: PMP certification, etc.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in aerospace industry or equivalent in a leadership role
• ISO Quality Systems, ERP, etc.
• English - proficient level, French - intern. Level
• Requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of business/production theories and practices as well as other disciplines such as Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement and Quality, etc.
• This job requires a comprehensive understanding of how all organization sub-functions collectively integrate the operations group to achieve the objectives of the BU. Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• This role has full management responsibilities of numerous teams of managers/professionals and workforce planning for the future. Ability to read and review written communication.
• This job is expected to direct/lead the development of solutions that go beyond existing precedents, assumptions or current practices and knowledge of high level business challenges. Is required to deliver solutions in a fast changing environment. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
• Financial results analysis, Advance statistics
• Communications: Ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

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 Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email jeff.guin@safrangroup.com or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be req