Airbus

A320 Operations Leader (Completion Line Supervisor) 2nd Shift

Airbus • $90K — $110K *
Mobile, AL 36695In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in aviation manufacturing or production processes
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in aviation
  • Familiarity with Quality and Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage complex information
  • Experience leading international teams

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and guide production activities for aircraft at the station.
  • Act as a safety role model, promoting adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Provide leadership to the Autonomous Production team (APT).
  • Report on aircraft progress to upper management and identify potential issues.
  • Coordinate communication among production stations and other teams.
  • Ensure availability of materials for uninterrupted work progress.
  • Proactively resolve manufacturing challenges and foster collaboration.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • Engagement with a multinational team and diverse projects
  • Contribution to high-stakes aviation manufacturing
  • Commitment to safety and excellence in workplace standards
  • Potential for international travel and collaboration
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for an Operations Leader 2nd Shift for Completion to join our Production team based in Mobile, AL

As a member of the management team, manages, leads, develops and engages a production team to meet time, quality, cost and safety requirements. Drive continuous improvement and ensure effective communication within the team and key interfaces.

Your Challenges:
  • Provide direction and guidance to production activities and supervise the progress of the A/C through the Station.
  • Function as a role model and leader in the observance of OSHA rules and regulations. 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 Autonomous Production team (APT)
  • Routinely report and update upper level management on A/C progress, Tandem and alert colleagues to potential problems and solutions
  • Coordinate and communicate Station activities throughout the FAL, the management team, other FALs and relevant parties
  • Insure orders and (work) material availability to guarantee work progress.
  • Proactively identify and resolve problems to prevent disagreements and encourage collaborative 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 workforce forecast requirements based on workload and vital skills 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 within cost, quality specifications and customer expectations
  • Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station and also FOT (PIL-book, Folio, NC, Intervention Cards, Removal-Sheet-Book, etc.)
  • Lead, Guide and direct AOS improvement activities.
  • Collaborate with the procurement function to ensure the acquisition of necessary consumable materials as well as tools and other equipment
  • Lead, Guide and direct AOS improvement activities.
  • Master all elements of the Performance Management Center to include PPCB, SQCDP boards, Daily Quality Gate; along with the knowledge transfer and PPS processes. Including the physical updates to NC, Job Stops, Job Blockers and 3Cs.
  • Develop action plans to improve AOS grade for their assigned area

Your boarding pass:
  • Bachelors' degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, Production method, etc.) or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in aviation is required
  • Experience with 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 as a member and leader of an international team


Physical Requirements:
  • 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 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 personal and office electronic equipment
  • Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
  • Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.
  • 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: able to travel domestically and internationally for short periods.
  • Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrip sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces


Eligibility:
  • Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.


A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Leadership

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
Learn more about Airbus
Size
135,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2000
* Ladders Estimates

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