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.
• 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 Licensure/Certifications: Lean six sigma, Master Black Belt or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability and experience to train managers, technicians and operators.
• Deep knowledge and experience of Operational excellence, continuous improvement AOS lean manufacturing and management.
• Good knowledge and experience in industrial engineering, quality tools, problem solving, logistics engineering and process optimization.
• Experience in leading lean manufacturing workshops such as kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, etc.
• Experience in operations management within a best-in-class lean environment.
• Coaching skills and experience with communication competences.
• Ability to inspire and give meaning.
• Aeronautical manufacturing basics.
• Capability to design strategies for change management, coaching, mentoring and training.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of high skilled and qualified AOS Senior Experts at the site.
• Owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy.
• Set up and drive governance and steering at executive levels (with Senior Leadership Teams).
• Define overall AOS architecture for new production line from project phase to entry into service.
• Respond to any question in regards to AOS (philosophy, strategy, tactics, and technique).
• Improve business efficiency and results achievement by advising plant stakeholders at senior manager level.
• Facilitate workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations or for training purposes.
• 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.
• Support development of AOS standards to answer the business issues & priorities.
• Lead assessments of industrial maturity integrating operations performance & AOS standard adherence.
• Advise managers on how to improve performance by running specific AOS diagnosis.
• Lead Training strategy on AOS for employees at all levels.
• Design and provide on-the-job coaching of the AOS deployment architecture strategy.
• Provide knowledge transfer in dedicated manufacturing areas/populations to local plant/FAL teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan.
• 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, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University.

What This Job Offers

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