Supervisor 1 Operations A220 903 - Wichita, Kansas

Company/Organization: Airbus

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 10/11/2023

Description:

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Supervisor 1, Operations - A220 to join our Production team based in Mobile, AL

The Supervisor of Operations is expected to direct, supervise and coordinate all operational Production activities in a defined station and/or area of responsibility. Responsible for the technical leadership along with oversight of all manufacturing activities within the purview of the Assembly Line Station and ensuring effective coordination between the multiple processes supervised. Station responsibility includes the management of all tools and jigs belonging to the Station as well as their maintenance, repair and calibration.

Meet the team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,00043; e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

• Responsible for the management of all employees assigned to the Station. 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 aircraft through the Station.

• Routinely report and update upper level management on aircraft progress and alert colleagues to potential problems and solutions. Perform or assign to staff analyses on operational issues, improvements and other savings initiatives.

• 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.

• Coordinate and communicate Station activities throughout the Final Assembly Line, the management team, other and relevant parties.

• 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.

• Responsible for the scheduling of training, qualification of team, and progression of 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.

• Ensure the completion of specified work packages in compliance with costs, quality specifications and customer expectations.

• Ensure orders and (work) material availability to guarantee work progress.

• Participate and lead Station in achieving the annual objectives (e.g. CI, Quality Gates and specific KPIs).

• Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station and also FOT (PIR-book, Folio, NC, Intervention Cards, Removal-Sheet-Book, etc.).

• Manage your team performance using KPI39;s.

• Ensure continuous improvement, notably with the application of the problem resolution process.

• Coach your team in order to develop their talent in the organization.

• Identify, document and standardize key processes leading to the achievement of objectives.

• Optimize the sharing of knowledge and best practices throughout the organization.

• A Bachelors39; degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, Production method, etc.) or equivalent experience.

• 2 or more years of Leadership experience in Aviation is highly preferred.

• Experience with Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing.

• Experience as a member and leader of an international team.

• Experiencing leading a team in a similar position is highly desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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.

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