Director AOS and Performance Management

Airbus • Kinston, NC

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About The Position

This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the "Kinston Affiliate"). The Director Airbus Operating System and Performance Management would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate. Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Director AOS and Performance Management to join our Digital Operations team based in Kinston, NC. AOS (Airbus Operating System) is the standardized way of working to continuously improve our business performance, based on lean principles. It provides the best ways of working for the different multi-functional teams at all levels and across the organization. Continuously improving our performance is our main driver. Leading our teams under the same goals, increasing their autonomy and making them grow is the only way to succeed. AOS secures the alignment between the objectives and the day to day activities of the teams at every level of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Business preferred
• 10-15 years experience in Lean/continuous improvement operations demonstrating tangible & sustainable results or equivalent
• Solid knowledge and understanding of industrialization principles, manufacturing processes and production management.
• Experienced in project management, including multi-functional teams and financial aspects
• Able to demonstrate operational experience in the implementation and optimization of industrial systems (conception phase, implementation, management of production processes)
• Good communication skills, active listening and a proactive approach to problem solving & decision making
• Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo
• Fluency in local language mandatory / English negotiation level
• 10% Domestic and International travel

Nice To Haves

• Lean six sigma, Master Black Belt or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of high skilled and qualified AOS Senior Experts at the site
• Team Management including People Development, Coaching and Mentoring
• Owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered.
• Set up and drive governance and steering at executive levels (with Senior Leadership Teams), securing an AOS deployment roadmap (architecture, ensure roadmap content) and a consolidated AOS strategy to support the new industrial set up of the line, industrialization, secure ramp up and future rates.
• Define overall AOS architecture for new production line from project phase to entry into service, ensuring consistency of AOS across Airbus and new production line, defining the blue sky/future of AOS and operational roadmap (3-5 year vision)
• Respond to any question in regards to AOS (philosophy, strategy, tactics, and technique), understand and promote AOS + MES benefits
• Improve business efficiency and results achievement by advising plant stakeholders at senior manager level on business priorities and how to make the most of the standards, methods and associated behaviors, the jobholder will identify which AOS standards best match the new production line to achieve the benchmark and best in class manufacturing area.
• Facilitate workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations or for training purposes (vision, Hoshin Kanri, macro VSM, kaizen, etc.)
• Run and facilitate specific site General Manager Gembas and shop floor exercises coaching and influencing executive management.
• Pilot the AOS standards first implementation in the new FAL following the AOS deployment strategy with a "we do, you do" logic.
• Under the lead of the Site General Manager, the Head of AOS and Performance management owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a 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") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees