Back Shops, Support Ops. Supervisor 3rd Shift

Back Shops, Support Ops. Supervisor 3rd Shift

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Back Shops, Support Ops. Supervisor 3rd Shift to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL. The candidate will be responsible for the effective organization and production of assigned shops or teams. Responsible for performance and improvements of: budgets, schedules, worker utilization and quality.

Meet The Team

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our manufacturing team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.

Your Working Environment

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.

Your Challenges

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the schedule, established priorities, the quality of the services, and supporting sub-contractors as required and within the contract limitations.
• Maintain close working relationships with the sub-contractor(s) in order to ensure open and clear communication.
• Complete forms and records pertaining to the sub-contracting activities.
• Coordinate efforts within the Airbus organization to provide necessary material, documentation and support to the sub-contractor as required. Principal departments involved include: ME, Engineering, Production, Finance, Logistic, Procurement, and QA.
• Analyze KPIs to insure on time, on cost, and on quality performances. Propose, implement and monitor corrective actions as needed.

Back Shops, Tool Shops, Misc. Support Operations: 75%

• Able to analyze issues, and propose solutions to recover schedules in case of discrepancies, deviations, etc.
• Analyze KPIs to insure on time, on cost, and on quality performances. Propose, implement and monitor corrective actions as needed.
• Participates in the review of administrative activities such as but not limited to billing activity, audits, process validation, training, tooling, review and distribution of technical data, etc.
• Report details of tasks both inputs/outputs to Management.
• Supporting the Technical Team(s) within the following internal activities: CNC Machining and Sheet Metal Fabrication Shops, Composite Repairs, ADU Shops General Activities, Aircraft Battery Service Shop, 3D Printing/Model Shop, Metal and Composite Graphics.

Additional Responsibilities: 15%

• Adhere to all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.
• Follow and encourage Safety by using applicable PPE, following and exceeding Safety requirements.
• Maintain focus on Safety, Team work, Quality and customer support.
• Participate in process improvement, root cause analysis, 5S, and all applicable tools improving work load, quality, and safety and reducing cycle times.

Your Boarding Pass

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Science, Mechanical, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering or related field preferred (experience in-lieu of degree or a combination thereof considered).
• Experience: 5 years aerospace manufacturing experience in a leadership role or an equivalent management/ technical background.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Aerospace/ISO drawings, specifications, and other technical data necessary for aircraft parts completion.
• Must communicate well and work effectively with hourly teams, various levels of management, and other departments.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Machining, Composite Repairs and Technical knowledge of repair shops.
• Microsoft Office Suite and/or G-Suite Knowledge is a must (certificate preferred)
• Must be a servant leader with proficiency in diffusing personnel conflicts
• Must demonstrate a respectful and professional attitude towards everybody at all times.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Combine patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot client issues.
• Dynamic, results-oriented problem solver.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven adaptability to differing cultural and business environments.
• Compiling data or facts.
• Record keeping.
• Self-motivated, hard-working individual.
• Travel: 10% Domestic and International (must possess or be able to obtain a passport/visa).
• Evaluating performance, programs, processes, or events.
• Planning, budgeting, goal setting, or scheduling.
• Creating new ideas, improved ways of working (best practices).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze situations accurately and effectively.
• Delegating tasks or responsibilities.

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 participate 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.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.
• 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: Able to travel.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type: US - Direct Hire

Experience Level: Professional

Remote Type: On-site

Job Family: Leadership <JF-FA-EM

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