Kourou Shopfloor Manager

Maia

Space is a European space tech company, designing, manufacturing and operating competitive and sustainable solutions for space mobility. We are driven by the belief that access to space is a major enabler for a better and more sustainable life on Earth, addressing the challenges faced by humanity: climate, resources, connectivity, and data. Our aim is to successfully design and test a cost-effective and reusable mini-launch vehicle.

Kourou Shopfloor Manager

You are an experienced and proactive Shopfloor Manager to oversee daily operations on the production floor in the Maia Integration Building in Kourou. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining high quality standards, managing staff performance, and promoting a safe working environment. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with hands-on operational expertise.

Responsibilities\n\n

Supervise and coordinate daily shopfloor activities to meet production targets\n\n

Coordinate with La Défense, Vernon and other Kourou local teams, especially on manufacturing engineering tasks (jigs & tools definition, work instructions...)\n\n

Lead, motivate, and manage a team of operators\n\n

Monitor productivity, efficiency, and quality performance metrics\n\n

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations\n\n

Identify process improvements and implement lean manufacturing practices\n\n

Manage workforce planning, shift scheduling, and resource allocation\n\n

Collaborate with production in Vernon, quality, and supply chain teams\n\n

Resolve operational issues and escalate when necessary\n\n

Train and develop staff to im