WMP Material Handler (Contract)

Airbus•Mobile, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a WMP Material Handler (Contract) to join our Final Assembly Line based in Mobile, AL. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Material Handler is responsible for the coordination of all materials required for their respective A220 assembly position’s activities. The WMP Material Handler will also problem-solve and escalate any issues related to part shortages. The WMP Material Handler is part of an MFT in situ at the station. This position is a 6 month temporary (contract) position but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated knowledge of shop floor safety and OSHA regulations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and provide solutions.
Knowledge of and ability to use and apply LEAN knowledge and techniques.
Ability to enter and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Google Suite).
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Support the Manager, Logistics in the implementation, management, and monitoring of Material Management Work Processes.
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.
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 flightline and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions.
Space Limitations: Working on jigs at the fuselage at a height of 15 feet.

Nice To Haves

Experience with production assembly, material and work planning, and supply management perferred.

Responsibilities

Interface with Mirabel Procurement Operations for shortage resolution via a Supply Officer.
Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in case of planned shortages (Contingency Plan).
Investigation in cases of missing parts (including physical search coordinated with third party logistics (3PL)).
General Coordination with 3PL and on-site workshops as required.
Coordinate with Operational Procurement on return flow.
Support departmental adherence to KPIs related to Health & Safety, Quality and Productivity.
Participate in daily team meetings to address issues impacting Operations.
Support implementation of procedures and work instructions to support the manufacturing and quality system.
Actively identify opportunities and support / participate in continuous improvement initiatives, workflow consolidation and OSW inventory, including 5S.
Support effective communication between Business Units.
Prepare and issue relevant management reports and ensure visual management tools are maintained.
Other duties as assigned.