Sub-Assembly PLM

Airbus•Kinston, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston (North Carolina) Sub-Assembly facility is looking for a Production Line Manager (PLM) to lead the operations of A350 S15 Passenger Door Surround (PDS) and Forward Lower Shell (FLS) frames. The PLM is responsible for technical leadership along with oversight of all manufacturing activities within the purview of all PDS & FLS frames stations and ensuring effective coordination between the multiple processes supervised.

Requirements

A Bachelors' degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, Production method, etc.) or equivalent experience.
8-10 years of Leadership experience in Aviation is preferred
Knowledge of 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 in a complex, growing, and dynamic environment with a matrixed reporting structure preferred.
Proven leadership experience
Have an aptitude to plan and organize to ensure the attainment of results.
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
Ability to work in different production management systems.
High degree of flexibility and initiative.
Industry safety practices and procedures.
Demonstrate effective communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Specifically, in English which is required operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.
Must be able to use Microsoft Office; SAP, MES preferred
Daily decisions impacting cost and quality of the a/c build, including on-time delivery. Impact of missed opportunities can create ripple effects across the Airbus Operational System, safety of the workforce, and reputation of the organization. Daily decisions range in complexity that impact internal and external stakeholders. Decisions range from highly critical items regarding work allocation, planning, and resource allocation to more routine decisions around daily tasks.
Responsible for positive customer experience and relationships during customer stages. Additionally, missed takts early in the process may impact the ultimate customer delivery at the end of the production process.
Responsible for effective resource and time management, impacting CVAT and OT KPIs
Is this a people manager? Yes
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 safety 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 tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
Carrying: Able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
Lifting: Able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
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/Mobility: Able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces and other business interactions.

Nice To Haves

8-10 years of Leadership experience in Aviation is preferred
Experience in a complex, growing, and dynamic environment with a matrixed reporting structure preferred.
SAP, MES preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of all employees assigned to all PDS & FLS frames stations. It includes the selection, performance management, identification of development needs, and employee recognition.
Provide direction and oversight to production activities and monitor the progress of the PDS & FLS frames through the Stations
Function as a role model and leader in the observance of OSHA rules and regulations and 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 PDS & FLS frames Multi-Functional team
Routinely report and update upper level management on PDS & FLS frames progress and alert colleagues to potential problems and solutions.
Perform or assign to staff analyses on operational issues, improvements and other savings initiatives.
Coordinate and communicate Station activities throughout the line, the management team, and relevant parties
Ensure orders and (work) material availability to guarantee work progress
Apply insight, experience and interpersonal skills in order to achieve integration of assigned teams between team members
Proactively identify and resolve problems to prevent disagreements and encourage cooperative 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 manpower forecast requirements based on workload and necessary skill sets 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 with costs, quality specifications and customer expectations.
Responsible for PDS & FLS frames documentation for Hand Over to next Station (WO attestation, Folio update, NC rectification and closure, Intervention Cards, Removal-Sheet-Book, etc.).
Responsible for daily attendance and time management of the assigned employee group.
Responsible for ensuring that all value-added time is approved in the work-booking system.
Support implementation and development of AOS improvement activities
Master all elements of the Performance Management Center to include Production Pace Control (PPC), Standard Line Balancing (SLB), SQCDP, Quality Gate, along with the knowledge transfer and Practical Problem Solving processes. Including the physical updates to NC, Job Stops, and Job Blockers.
Support action plans to improve AOS grade for their assigned area.
Mentor and develop the First Level Managers in all facets of Leadership, and production processes.
Provide documented development plans to the workforce for career progression (Poly-Poly).
Provide input to the training department for needs and requirements for personnel development.
Aide in developing training criteria for their assigned area.
Manage corrective actions with employees as appropriate.
As needed, be involved in the Crisis Management Team and if needed lead the team.
On 2nd shift and off shift working times must act as an escalation point.
On 2nd shift and off shift working times provide support to the workforce in regards to any emergencies that may arise.
Additional duties as assigned.