Sr. Director Site Services

Airbus•Mobile, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Director Site Services to lead, optimize, and scale physical infrastructure and support operations across our Mobile, Alabama manufacturing site. Responsible for Site Services activities at the Mobile Manufacturing site to ensure the optimal functioning and reliability of all physical infrastructure. This includes managing building systems, directing Industrial Maintenance and Contracts Management, and overseeing Tool Management, Aircraft Painting, Fueling Operations, Security Services, Fire Protection, Support Shops, and Site Master Planning activities, while providing comprehensive operational oversight across the entire Final Assembly Line facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
15 years of experience in operations, site leadership, facilities management or site services management within a heavy manufacturing, automotive, or aerospace environment (highly preferred).
Facility and Site Infrastructure Project Management
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting : able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing : able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Nice To Haves

Technical Systems Proficiency

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day facility responsibilities for the Final Assembly Line (FAL), ensuring the optimal operational readiness of approximately 3 million square feet of buildings across the 230 acre site.
Ensure facility maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and readiness in both office, industrial and people environments.
Manage critical site infrastructure, including medical systems, elevators, and plant utilities.
Provide comprehensive leadership and oversight for site Security Services and Fire Protection.
Oversee integrated Industrial Maintenance and Contracts Management, while directing specialized plant services including Battery Charging stations and Fleet Management for the site.
Ensure industrial equipment maintains Industrial availability at industry benchmarks.
Direct and optimize operations across all core support shops, ensuring high-quality execution in Composite Repair, Metal Machining, and Aircraft Painting.
Maintain total accountability for plant Tool Management, including strict adherence to tool calibration protocols, control standards, and rate readiness support.
Act as the local Site Project Manager and Lead for major infrastructure and engineering projects (e.g., FAL A320 development).
Oversee the concept design, implementation planning, and execution phases to hit technical, economic, and scheduling targets.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and high standards.
Lead structured Business Improvement initiatives to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and elevate overall performance of shared services.
Manage temporary dual-reporting matrix structures during active project phases, acting as the primary coordination link for modifications and change requests between regional production and international directors.
Act as the primary site interface with the Mobile Airport Authority to ensure seamless operational alignment, and coordinate directly with local public utilities services to secure reliable infrastructure support.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with City and County public service directors to ensure regulatory alignment, community integration, and swift resolution of municipal infrastructure matters.
Plan, manage, and review the facilities budget, ensuring both Capex and Opex targets are met and aligned with broader business objectives.
Provide daily oversight for external vendors and suppliers, identifying required training, tracking performance, and managing service level agreements.
Ensure all site processes meet legally required employment, health, safety, and environmental standards.
Serve as the strategic sustainability interface, championing workplace safety initiatives and driving environmental projects.
Manage critical "long-distance" relationships across international functions, including back-office support, logistics hubs, worldwide manufacturing units, and global suppliers.
Lead, coach, and develop a diverse workforce of American and European employees.
Manage performance standards through KPI monitoring and proactive process optimization.
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