Work and Material Planner I

Airbus • Mobile, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Work and Material Planner I for the Final Assembly Line in Mobile, Alabama. Reporting to the Manager, Logistics & WMP, this role coordinates materials for assigned A220 assembly station activities and plans and ensures completion of day-to-day work at the station. The planner is part of an on-site multifunctional team and investigates, resolves, and escalates material-shortage issues.

The position supports material and production planning, assembly-station execution, aircraft progress tracking, quality-gate activities, and coordination with internal teams and external partners. It also supports implementation and monitoring of Material Management Work Processes, manufacturing and quality procedures, key performance indicators, and continuous-improvement initiatives. The role requires regular communication with internal and external parties and periods of frequent international travel.

The work is based on-site at Airbus’s commercial aircraft manufacturing facility at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley. Physical requirements include extended periods sitting, standing, and walking; occasional carrying up to 20 pounds and lifting up to 30 pounds; pushing or pulling items; occasional squatting or kneeling; and working on fuselage jigs at a height of 15 feet. Travel may be domestic or international, sometimes for extended periods and on short notice.

Requirements

• Diploma in a field related to Material Management, Aerospace, or Operations Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with production assembly, material and work planning, and technical planning.
• General knowledge of materials and equipment used in the aviation industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shop-floor safety and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to analyze situations and provide solutions.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply LEAN knowledge and techniques.
• Ability to enter and retrieve information using a computer, including SAP and Google Suite.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate regularly with internal and external parties.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes for extended periods and on short notice.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional carrying up to 20 pounds, lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling items, and working at height on fuselage jigs.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in manufacturing work/material or tool management.

Responsibilities

• Plan station material requirements using a 10-day look-ahead and pull signals for point-of-use delivery.
• Coordinate with Mirabel Procurement Operations through a Supply Officer to resolve shortages.
• Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in response to planned shortages and contingency plans.
• Investigate missing parts, including coordinating physical searches with third-party logistics providers (3PL).
• Coordinate with 3PL providers and on-site workshops as needed, and coordinate return flows with Operational Procurement.
• Create detailed crew and capacity-loading plans with Methods to execute the build in line with the Master Schedule.
• Monitor completion of hours against the crew-loading plan, plan recovery of lost hours, and execute strategies to maintain adherence to the Master Plan.
• Investigate and prepare outstanding-work release reports before aircraft move to the next position.
• Analyze outstanding work released from the prior workstation and plan resources, workbook completion, and daily assembly work.
• Coordinate FOT completion and maintain green status; support FOT processes, including Quality Gate documentation and preparing and conducting meetings with station managers.
• Document, organize, follow, and manage Major Component Assembly (MCA) handovers from plants to the flowline; review and analyze MCA status and participate in Quality Gate meetings.
• Create and maintain MSN status reports tracking each aircraft’s progress through the Aircraft Process.
• Prepare aircraft documentation for milestone production meetings, including FOT and MCA handovers, and work with the Liaison Manager to obtain folio endorsement.
• Proactively follow aircraft progress, anticipate issues, and attempt to resolve them before they affect production.
• Perform inflow analysis, including non-conformities, work orders, QLB, and TLB; distribute new points and integrate them into production planning.
• Record information in Chronos and define daily priorities with station managers.
• Analyze manpower efficiency and monitor man-hours per position and overtime.
• Support departmental KPIs for Health & Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
• Participate in or coordinate daily team meetings to address operational issues.
• Support and implement procedures and work instructions for manufacturing and the quality system.
• Identify opportunities and support or participate in continuous improvement, workflow consolidation, OSW inventory, and 5S activities.
• Support effective communication between business units.
• Prepare and issue relevant management reports and maintain visual management tools.
• Support the Manager, Logistics & WMP in implementing, managing, and monitoring Material Management Work Processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical insurance options, prescription coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental coverage.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, career-path resources, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree