Supply Chain Director

Safran • Rockford, IL • 11h ago

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Reference number

2026-184446

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - S&OP manager

Job title

Supply Chain Director

Employment @type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

The Safran Electronics & Defense North America Director of Supply Chain will provide dedicated leadership support to strengthen, structure, and mature the Supply Chain organization for the SED Actuation Rockford perimeter, with priority focus on correcting and implementing effective SIOP, supplier performance, planning, and governance processes.

The initial priority of the role will be to stabilize and structure the Rockford Actuations supply chain operating model, including process correction, SIOP implementation, supplier performance governance, and organizational design for long-term sustainment. As progress is made within the Rockford/Actuation perimeter, the role will progressively expand to support the development of a broader SED North America Supply Chain organization, or "SED North America Supply Chain antenna," covering both SED Actuation and SED Avionics needs.

A key objective of the role will be to identify and develop synergies between SED Actuation and SED Avionics in North America, including process alignment, shared governance, common tools, resource optimization, supplier management practices, and opportunities for improved coordination across the regional supply chain footprint.

Leadership Behaviors

The role requires a hands-on transformation leader who can operate with urgency while building sustainable processes. Expected leadership behaviors include:

Strong ownership and accountability.

Ability to create structure in an immature and transforming organization.

Practical, action-oriented problem solving.

Strong cross-functional leadership.

Strong process discipline and follow-through.

Ability to balance short-term recovery needs with long-term organization development.

Collaborative mindset across business units, including Actuation and Avionics.

Ability to develop people, clarify expectations, and build team maturity.

Summary

The Director of Supply Chain role is intended to provide focused leadership to stabilize and mature the Rockford Supply Chain / SIOP / SPM organization while also preparing the foundation for a broader SED North America Supply Chain capability.

The role should deliver both immediate operational structure for Rockford and a longer-term proposal for regional supply chain organization, governance, and synergies across SED Actuation and SED Avionics.

Candidate skills & requirements

Required Competencies

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, Management, or related field.

5+ years of experience in organizational change, transformation support, or operational coordination roles.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience supporting multi-site or matrixed environments preferred.

Aerospace or manufacturing industry exposure preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong organizational and execution discipline with ability to manage multiple parallel initiatives.

Solid understanding of organizational dynamics in complex, cross-functional environments.

Working knowledge of change management, integration, and transformation methodologies.

Strong stakeholder facilitation and alignment capability across leadership levels.

Ability to influence without direct authority.

Structured problem-solving and analytical capability.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to operate effectively in evolving, high-visibility environments.

Annual salary

$154,000 - $245,000

Job location

North America, United States, Illinois

City (-ies)

4747 Harrison Ave, M/S 298-6 61108 Rockford

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

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