Operations Integration Director

Airbus•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Operations Integration Director to join our team based in Mobile, AL. The Director, Operations Integration Leader is a critical strategic role supporting the Operations Senior Director by ensuring seamless integration of support functions and fostering robust collaboration across the MFT. This position is paramount to the success of the operational organization, driving significant impact by ensuring support projects are effectively aligned and executed to meet operational demands. Furthermore, the role is instrumental in facilitating and supporting significant operational ramp-ups and overall organizational effectiveness, ensuring the right resources are strategically placed and aligning with the overall competency strategy to enable effective scaling and sustained performance.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Quality Management or Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in aviation required, with 5 years’ of experience in managing and leading in an aviation production environment.
Leadership experience in deploying or Airbus Operations System and or Continuous Improvement in aviation is also required.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Supports the Operations Senior Director by integrating support functions and fostering strategic collaboration across the Multi-Functional Team (MFT) to drive overall operational excellence.
Is accountable for proactive risk management, including identification via tools like ARM and ensuring the successful completion of change plans to mitigate operational risks.
Drives operational efficiency and continuous improvement through the effective operation and enhancement of the business management system, ensuring strong performance across all SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) areas.
Interfaces with and leverages company-driven improvement programmes to enhance operational processes and performance.
Is a key enabler for driving the deployment and maturity of essential operational systems (e.g., Airbus Operating System) within the operations perimeter.
Coordinates the deliverables and performance of critical support functions, ensuring their alignment with operational priorities and significant impact on the success of operational support projects.
Conducts comprehensive rate readiness planning for the operational area and ensures the strategic placement of resources and competency to enable significant operational ramp-ups and meet future build demand.
Serves as a key liaison with Human Resources to champion resource development strategies, including recruitment, training, and talent development aligned with future strategic requirements, ensuring the right resources and competency are available across the organization.
Manages and leads a team, ensuring training efficacy and equipping operational stations with the necessary resources and competency to be successful.
Identifies performance trends to develop and implement data-driven improvement initiatives focused on optimizing the department's commercial position through key SQCDP factors.
Resolves complex cross-functional issues with interfacing functions (Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure attainment of business unit build targets and facilitate smooth operational flow.
Ensures effective and timely communication across the operational area and with key business unit stakeholders using established processes.
Cultivates strong commitment and engagement from both the direct team and supporting functions to drive enhanced performance and adherence to standards.
Acts as a delegate for the Operations Senior Director.
Other Duties as Assigned

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