Black Belt

**Safran Landing Systems** is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, Bombardier and the military. The company has partnerships with 20 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, and supports 27,000 aircraft.

**Job Title**: Black Belt
**Location**: Ajax On

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
We are seeking a Black Belt dedicated 100% of the time to lead strategic business improvement projects throughout the organization.

The Black Belt will be responsible for energizing the organization using Lean Sigma tools to positively impact Cost, Quality, Delivery Performance, Cash and Customer Satisfaction.

You will work closely with leadership at all levels to ensure continuous improvement efforts are driven throughout the organization through sharing of best practices.

**Skills and Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Business/Operations or related field, coupled with a Minimum of 10 years' experience in leadership of continuous improvement and change projects in an industrial domain
- Experience working with teams including senior management.
- Expertise in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets together with expertise in the coaching of operational teams and individuals.
- Proven track record in operational roles in aerospace or industrial companies (e.g. Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality)
- Black Belt Certified in an industrial environment with thorough knowledge of generic key business processes.
- Customer focused and results oriented.
- Excellent training and facilitating skills with experience in coaching/mentoring/training and influencing decision-making processes
- Proficiency in the use of common software packages including Microsoft Office suite - Word, Excel, Visio, Minitab and Project
- Occasional Travel may be required
- Bilingualism would be an asset

**Why us?**

With more than 83,000 employees, in 276 locations across 27 countries, we are a global leader in the Aerospace, Defence and Space industries. Our mission is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Our employees are at the heart of our success, and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

- We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business.
- We develop our colleagues' skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future.
- We create a trustworthy workplace to support you, as you dare to act and innovate.
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues.

**As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you will receive**:

- Early finish on a Friday (37-hour work week)
- Pension Plan
- Health Benefits: Dental, Vison, Life, Disability
- Paid vacation days and the opportunity to purchase additional vacation days.
- Christmas/ Holiday Shut down.
- Subsidized cafeteria, free tea, coffee and hot chocolate,
- Free Parking - Premium parking for carpool and electric vehicles
- Casual dress Fridays
- Global and local career progression opportunities and sponsorship of training courses
- And much more

**Next Steps**:
Feeling hesitant because you do not meet all of the job requirements? Don't be Safran Landing Systems is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply.

**Eligibility requirements**:All applicants must meet the following requirements: Minimum age of 18 years. Pass the Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances and applicable contractual obligations.

**Diversity, Inclusion and Accommodations**

SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person