A320 Operations Leader (Completion Line Supervisor) 2nd Shift

Airbus•Mobile, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for an Operations Leader 2nd Shift for Completion to join our Production team based in Mobile, AL. As a member of the management team, manages, leads, develops and engages a production team to meet time, quality, cost and safety requirements. Drive continuous improvement and ensure effective communication within the team and key interfaces. The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Requirements

Bachelors' degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, Production method, etc.) or equivalent experience
3-5 years of leadership experience in aviation is required
Experience with Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing
Demonstrate effective communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information.
Experience as a member and leader of an international team
Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings
Able to hear alerts and warning signals.
Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification
Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment
Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.
Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.
Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
Travel: able to travel domestically and internationally for short periods.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrip sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.
Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and guidance to production activities and supervise the progress of the A/C through the Station.
Function as a role model and leader in the observance of OSHA rules and regulations.
Ensure the importance and company commitment to safety is in the forefront of thought and action on the part of every employee.
Provide leadership to the Autonomous Production team (APT)
Routinely report and update upper level management on A/C progress, Tandem and alert colleagues to potential problems and solutions
Coordinate and communicate Station activities throughout the FAL, the management team, other FALs and relevant parties
Insure orders and (work) material availability to guarantee work progress.
Proactively identify and resolve problems to prevent disagreements and encourage collaborative work relationships.
Engage with support staff from Quality, Procurement, and other specialty areas to improve work flow and enhance existing processes.
Responsible for the development of workforce forecast requirements based on workload and vital skills required to meet the delivery schedule.
Identify, eliminate and, when able, anticipate problems, which occur in the manufacturing process, as quickly and as early as possible.
Participate and lead Station in achieving the annual objectives (e.g. CI, Quality Gates and specific KPIs).
Ensure the completion of specified work packages in compliance within cost, quality specifications and customer expectations
Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station and also FOT (PIL-book, Folio, NC, Intervention Cards, Removal-Sheet-Book, etc.)
Lead, Guide and direct AOS improvement activities.
Collaborate with the procurement function to ensure the acquisition of necessary consumable materials as well as tools and other equipment
Master all elements of the Performance Management Center to include PPCB, SQCDP boards, Daily Quality Gate; along with the knowledge transfer and PPS processes. Including the physical updates to NC, Job Stops, Job Blockers and 3Cs.
Develop action plans to improve AOS grade for their assigned area

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off
personal time
holidays
generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
prescription
dental
vision
life
disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
national and international mobility