Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio'n (Spanish) Job Description: This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the "Kinston Affiliate"). The Director Airbus Operating System and Performance Management would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate. Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Director AOS and Performance Management to join our Digital Operations team based in Kinston, NC. AOS (Airbus Operating System) is the standardized way of working to continuously improve our business performance, based on lean principles. It provides the best ways of working for the different multi-functional teams at all levels and across the organization. Continuously improving our performance is our main driver. Leading our teams under the same goals, increasing their autonomy and making them grow is the only way to succeed. AOS secures the alignment between the objectives and the day to day activities of the teams at every level of the organization. How We Care for You: 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 10,000+ 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. Your Challenges: Team Management and strategy: 70% Leading a team of high skilled and qualified AOS Senior Experts at the site Team Management including People Development, Coaching and Mentoring Owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered. Set up and drive governance and steering at executive levels (with Senior Leadership Teams), securing an AOS deployment roadmap (architecture, ensure roadmap content) and a consolidated AOS strategy to support the new industrial set up of the line, industrialization, secure ramp up and future rates. Define overall AOS architecture for new production line from project phase to entry into service, ensuring consistency of AOS across Airbus and new production line, defining the blue sky/future of AOS and operational roadmap (3-5 year vision) Respond to any question in regards to AOS (philosophy, strategy, tactics, and technique), understand and promote AOS + MES benefits Improve business efficiency and results achievement by advising plant stakeholders at senior manager level on business priorities and how to make the most of the standards, methods and associated behaviors, the jobholder will identify which AOS standards best match the new production line to achieve the benchmark and best in class manufacturing area. Facilitate workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations or for training purposes (vision, Hoshin Kanri, macro VSM, kaizen, etc.) Run and facilitate specific site General Manager Gembas and shop floor exercises coaching and influencing executive management. Pilot the AOS standards first implementation in the new FAL following the AOS deployment strategy with a "we do, you do" logic. Under the lead of the Site General Manager, the Head of AOS and Performance management owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered. Development, Industrial Assessment and Diagnosis: 10% Support development of AOS standards to answer the business issues & priorities. As per AOS/Lean brick 6 phase methodology: Stake, Standard way of working, Pilot, Learning solution, Deployment plan and Assessment Assess standard implementation is at the right level through the implementation checklist Lead assessments of industrial maturity integrating operations performance & AOS standard adherence Lead industrial task forces: diagnosis, solution definition and implementation, results achievement Advise managers on how to improve performance by running specific AOS diagnosis (Macro-VSM, shop-floor observations, etc.) Coaching, Influencing and Training: 20% Lead Training strategy on AOS for employees at all levels (Executive and Senior Management Team, Management Teams) Design and provide on-the-job coaching of the AOS deployment architecture strategy with operational and local teams Design strategies for coaching, mentoring & training in regards to change management, Lean and AOS standards/tools Provide knowledge transfer in dedicated manufacturing areas/populations to local plant/FAL teams Growing the knowledge and autonomy of business managers by supporting the implementation of AOS/Lean standards & continuous improvement solutions in manufacturing areas. Facilitate / co-lead / support training development and deployment Promoting the use of internal good practices and external benchmarking by acting transversally with the extended manufacturing communities Your Boarding Pass: Bachelor degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Business preferred 10-15 years experience in Lean/continuous improvement operations demonstrating tangible & sustainable results or equivalent Solid knowledge and understanding of industrialization principles, manufacturing processes and production management. Experienced in project management, including multi-functional teams and financial aspects Able to demonstrate operational experience in the implementation and optimization of industrial systems (conception phase, implementation, management of production processes) Good communication skills, active listening and a proactive approach to problem solving & decision making Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo Fluency in local language mandatory / English negotiation level 10% Domestic and International Licensure/Certifications: Lean six sigma, Master Black Belt or equivalent preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability and experience to train managers, technicians and operators Deep knowledge and experience of Operational excellence, continuous improvement AOS lean manufacturing and management / problem solving Good knowledge and experience in industrial engineering, quality tools, problem solving, logistics engineering and process optimization (APICS basic level, lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, Kepner Tregoe or equivalent) Experience in leading lean manufacturing workshops such as kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, etc. - Experience in operations management within a best-in-class lean environment Coaching skills and experience with communication competences Ability to inspire and give meaning Aeronautical manufacturing basics Capability to design strategies for change management, coaching, mentoring and training Eligibility: Eligible for employment in the US Direct Reports: Yes Physical Requirements: Able to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions Able to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals. Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size. Equipment Operation Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment. Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs/14kg which 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. Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at 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. Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time. Working outside hangers in changing locations. Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces. Equal Opportunity: Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status . click apply for full job details
10/26/2025
Full time
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio'n (Spanish) Job Description: This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the "Kinston Affiliate"). The Director Airbus Operating System and Performance Management would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate. Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Director AOS and Performance Management to join our Digital Operations team based in Kinston, NC. AOS (Airbus Operating System) is the standardized way of working to continuously improve our business performance, based on lean principles. It provides the best ways of working for the different multi-functional teams at all levels and across the organization. Continuously improving our performance is our main driver. Leading our teams under the same goals, increasing their autonomy and making them grow is the only way to succeed. AOS secures the alignment between the objectives and the day to day activities of the teams at every level of the organization. How We Care for You: 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 10,000+ 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. Your Challenges: Team Management and strategy: 70% Leading a team of high skilled and qualified AOS Senior Experts at the site Team Management including People Development, Coaching and Mentoring Owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered. Set up and drive governance and steering at executive levels (with Senior Leadership Teams), securing an AOS deployment roadmap (architecture, ensure roadmap content) and a consolidated AOS strategy to support the new industrial set up of the line, industrialization, secure ramp up and future rates. Define overall AOS architecture for new production line from project phase to entry into service, ensuring consistency of AOS across Airbus and new production line, defining the blue sky/future of AOS and operational roadmap (3-5 year vision) Respond to any question in regards to AOS (philosophy, strategy, tactics, and technique), understand and promote AOS + MES benefits Improve business efficiency and results achievement by advising plant stakeholders at senior manager level on business priorities and how to make the most of the standards, methods and associated behaviors, the jobholder will identify which AOS standards best match the new production line to achieve the benchmark and best in class manufacturing area. Facilitate workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations or for training purposes (vision, Hoshin Kanri, macro VSM, kaizen, etc.) Run and facilitate specific site General Manager Gembas and shop floor exercises coaching and influencing executive management. Pilot the AOS standards first implementation in the new FAL following the AOS deployment strategy with a "we do, you do" logic. Under the lead of the Site General Manager, the Head of AOS and Performance management owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered. Development, Industrial Assessment and Diagnosis: 10% Support development of AOS standards to answer the business issues & priorities. As per AOS/Lean brick 6 phase methodology: Stake, Standard way of working, Pilot, Learning solution, Deployment plan and Assessment Assess standard implementation is at the right level through the implementation checklist Lead assessments of industrial maturity integrating operations performance & AOS standard adherence Lead industrial task forces: diagnosis, solution definition and implementation, results achievement Advise managers on how to improve performance by running specific AOS diagnosis (Macro-VSM, shop-floor observations, etc.) Coaching, Influencing and Training: 20% Lead Training strategy on AOS for employees at all levels (Executive and Senior Management Team, Management Teams) Design and provide on-the-job coaching of the AOS deployment architecture strategy with operational and local teams Design strategies for coaching, mentoring & training in regards to change management, Lean and AOS standards/tools Provide knowledge transfer in dedicated manufacturing areas/populations to local plant/FAL teams Growing the knowledge and autonomy of business managers by supporting the implementation of AOS/Lean standards & continuous improvement solutions in manufacturing areas. Facilitate / co-lead / support training development and deployment Promoting the use of internal good practices and external benchmarking by acting transversally with the extended manufacturing communities Your Boarding Pass: Bachelor degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Business preferred 10-15 years experience in Lean/continuous improvement operations demonstrating tangible & sustainable results or equivalent Solid knowledge and understanding of industrialization principles, manufacturing processes and production management. Experienced in project management, including multi-functional teams and financial aspects Able to demonstrate operational experience in the implementation and optimization of industrial systems (conception phase, implementation, management of production processes) Good communication skills, active listening and a proactive approach to problem solving & decision making Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo Fluency in local language mandatory / English negotiation level 10% Domestic and International Licensure/Certifications: Lean six sigma, Master Black Belt or equivalent preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability and experience to train managers, technicians and operators Deep knowledge and experience of Operational excellence, continuous improvement AOS lean manufacturing and management / problem solving Good knowledge and experience in industrial engineering, quality tools, problem solving, logistics engineering and process optimization (APICS basic level, lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, Kepner Tregoe or equivalent) Experience in leading lean manufacturing workshops such as kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, etc. - Experience in operations management within a best-in-class lean environment Coaching skills and experience with communication competences Ability to inspire and give meaning Aeronautical manufacturing basics Capability to design strategies for change management, coaching, mentoring and training Eligibility: Eligible for employment in the US Direct Reports: Yes Physical Requirements: Able to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions Able to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals. Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size. Equipment Operation Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment. Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs/14kg which 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. Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at 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. Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time. Working outside hangers in changing locations. Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces. Equal Opportunity: Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status . click apply for full job details
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio'n (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Commercial is looking for a Director -Propulsion Industrial Team to join ourteam in Cincinnati, Ohio. Position Summary: This role is responsible for working level tasks to support on-time delivery and quality of GE/CFM LEAP 1A propulsion systems from the supplier and their sub-tiers. Through readiness assessments of industrial capacity and capability to support current and future rates as well as consolidating the industrial risk outlook and mitigation actions. The position is located in Cincinnati Ohio requiring local, national and international travel. Meet the Team: The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues. How We Care for You: 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 10,000+ 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. Your Challenges: Primary Responsibilities: Represent the Procurement Industrial management at the supplier site. Interact with the supplier at the executive level and manage the local Airbus team to enable LEAP 1A engine deliveries to Airbus. Provide a clear status of the supply chain rate readiness and actions to address constraints and opportunities. Facilitate efficient communication between Airbus and the supplier on emerging issues and related actions. Lead the onsite team in working with the supplier to proactively enable supply chain solutions, drive results and anticipate risks. Secure development and performance of the supply chain to protect engine deliveries at rate and in support of Airbus requirements. 1. Management Activities: 25% Day-to-day onsite leadership of the office and delivering on overall team objectives per established targets. Develop onsite activities and associated deliverables to ensure Airbus interests and priorities are secured with the supplier. Manage internal and external executive leadership interfaces on a frequent basis. Escalate impacting issues with Airbus senior management in Procurement and Program organizations. Align team development and objectives with commodity expectations. Ensure adequacy of onsite team resources and skills to engage the supplier. 2. Supply Chain Management: 50% Responsible for the local deployment of the following joint Airbus/Supplier processes: Industrialization and quality activities related to configuration changes, in-service event investigations and resolution attributed to supplier industrial and quality activities. Ensure Procurement processes are in place and adhered to by the onsite team and at the supplier. Publish and distribute required supply chain and quality reports . Ensure that progress is monitored and actions are in place and closed in a timely manner. Support periodic senior management reviews at the supplier and sub-tiers. Develop analysis of the supply chain information to facilitate decision-making. Locally lead Airbus sponsored improvement projects as required (Joint Improvement Projects, Tiger Teams ) Support and foster exchange of experience and network with other supplier management teams in Airbus to promote teamwork and alignment of activities in the organization. Provide early anticipation of risks and issues, assessment of impacts and propose mitigation actions. Actively participate in the quarterly supply chain deep dive and support the team in agenda formulation and dedicated reviews Foster a trusting and transparent relationship with the supplier management team on Industrial and Quality topics Serve as the point of contact both internally and externally with the supplier on Supply Chain topics Conduct regular Quality reviews, escalate systemic issues, review recovery plans, and coordinate communication with other regional procurement offices and central Propulsion teams. Provide improvements in supplier quality management procedures and measures. (Tools, KPI, etc.) Visit supplier manufacturing centers regularly to review Line of Balance performance, participate in periodic supplier production review meetings and shop floor Gemba. Monitor Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers in the region as necessary: Delivery & Quality performance, Transfers of work, Capital expenditure and ramp-up action validation, recovery plan and Quality Notification eradication using 9S/8D methodologies and other structured problem solving tools as applicable for events and resolution to Safety Related Items (SARI). 3. Stakeholder Management: 15% Collaborate with responsible Airbus employees across multiple functional organizations in the United States, Europe and suppliers. Work with responsible suppliers to ensure timely implementation of necessary corrective and preventive actions in support of Airbus targets. Consolidate and maintain an outlook of key industrial, quality, supply chain, and Risks & Opportunities to drive action plans with the support of the responsible propulsion suppliers. Manage multiple, complex supplier quality improvement projects with Airbus and supplier senior management. Organize and/or support recurring and executive reviews (Program Review Meetings, Industrial Quality Reviews, Assessments, etc.) at Airbus and supplier locations. Ensure timely communication to internal stakeholders on supplier's status and risks per above assessments. Your Boarding Pass: Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience Project Management Professional Certification and/or Airbus Project Management (Bronze level) certification preferred. Experience: 15 years of experience in Aerospace or within the automotive industry in industrial planning, supply chain management, quality management, and continuous improvement required. Knowledge and expertise in SI&OP, Supply Chain management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), structured problem solving, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) are desirable. Experience leading industrial capacity and quality assessments. Proficient and self reliant in Google suite of applications Available to travel up to 50 % Domestic and International Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability to establish and lead a remote team located at a Supplier Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership at suppliers and at Airbus Ability to influence supplier positions and negotiate outcomes that align with Airbus expectations Ability to produce independent data, analysis and reports. Program management, budget and control experience Risk management and mitigation experience Ability to sort information and prioritize work activities at team level Experience with engineering, customer services and industrial domains Flexibility to absorb new issues and agility in work activities Ability to develop KPIs to secure business performance Physical Requirements: The physical demands are primarily associated with travel (ability to travel by car and plane and carry luggage), walking/standing/sitting at supplier sites, communicating (hearing, speaking, typing), and working for long periods of time on a computer (vision, sitting). This position requires that the job holder be a US Person under ITAR definition (i.e. U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 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: Flexible Job Family: Leadership Job Posting End Date: 11.15.2025 Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities . click apply for full job details
10/26/2025
Full time
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio'n (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Commercial is looking for a Director -Propulsion Industrial Team to join ourteam in Cincinnati, Ohio. Position Summary: This role is responsible for working level tasks to support on-time delivery and quality of GE/CFM LEAP 1A propulsion systems from the supplier and their sub-tiers. Through readiness assessments of industrial capacity and capability to support current and future rates as well as consolidating the industrial risk outlook and mitigation actions. The position is located in Cincinnati Ohio requiring local, national and international travel. Meet the Team: The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues. How We Care for You: 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 10,000+ 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. Your Challenges: Primary Responsibilities: Represent the Procurement Industrial management at the supplier site. Interact with the supplier at the executive level and manage the local Airbus team to enable LEAP 1A engine deliveries to Airbus. Provide a clear status of the supply chain rate readiness and actions to address constraints and opportunities. Facilitate efficient communication between Airbus and the supplier on emerging issues and related actions. Lead the onsite team in working with the supplier to proactively enable supply chain solutions, drive results and anticipate risks. Secure development and performance of the supply chain to protect engine deliveries at rate and in support of Airbus requirements. 1. Management Activities: 25% Day-to-day onsite leadership of the office and delivering on overall team objectives per established targets. Develop onsite activities and associated deliverables to ensure Airbus interests and priorities are secured with the supplier. Manage internal and external executive leadership interfaces on a frequent basis. Escalate impacting issues with Airbus senior management in Procurement and Program organizations. Align team development and objectives with commodity expectations. Ensure adequacy of onsite team resources and skills to engage the supplier. 2. Supply Chain Management: 50% Responsible for the local deployment of the following joint Airbus/Supplier processes: Industrialization and quality activities related to configuration changes, in-service event investigations and resolution attributed to supplier industrial and quality activities. Ensure Procurement processes are in place and adhered to by the onsite team and at the supplier. Publish and distribute required supply chain and quality reports . Ensure that progress is monitored and actions are in place and closed in a timely manner. Support periodic senior management reviews at the supplier and sub-tiers. Develop analysis of the supply chain information to facilitate decision-making. Locally lead Airbus sponsored improvement projects as required (Joint Improvement Projects, Tiger Teams ) Support and foster exchange of experience and network with other supplier management teams in Airbus to promote teamwork and alignment of activities in the organization. Provide early anticipation of risks and issues, assessment of impacts and propose mitigation actions. Actively participate in the quarterly supply chain deep dive and support the team in agenda formulation and dedicated reviews Foster a trusting and transparent relationship with the supplier management team on Industrial and Quality topics Serve as the point of contact both internally and externally with the supplier on Supply Chain topics Conduct regular Quality reviews, escalate systemic issues, review recovery plans, and coordinate communication with other regional procurement offices and central Propulsion teams. Provide improvements in supplier quality management procedures and measures. (Tools, KPI, etc.) Visit supplier manufacturing centers regularly to review Line of Balance performance, participate in periodic supplier production review meetings and shop floor Gemba. Monitor Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers in the region as necessary: Delivery & Quality performance, Transfers of work, Capital expenditure and ramp-up action validation, recovery plan and Quality Notification eradication using 9S/8D methodologies and other structured problem solving tools as applicable for events and resolution to Safety Related Items (SARI). 3. Stakeholder Management: 15% Collaborate with responsible Airbus employees across multiple functional organizations in the United States, Europe and suppliers. Work with responsible suppliers to ensure timely implementation of necessary corrective and preventive actions in support of Airbus targets. Consolidate and maintain an outlook of key industrial, quality, supply chain, and Risks & Opportunities to drive action plans with the support of the responsible propulsion suppliers. Manage multiple, complex supplier quality improvement projects with Airbus and supplier senior management. Organize and/or support recurring and executive reviews (Program Review Meetings, Industrial Quality Reviews, Assessments, etc.) at Airbus and supplier locations. Ensure timely communication to internal stakeholders on supplier's status and risks per above assessments. Your Boarding Pass: Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience Project Management Professional Certification and/or Airbus Project Management (Bronze level) certification preferred. Experience: 15 years of experience in Aerospace or within the automotive industry in industrial planning, supply chain management, quality management, and continuous improvement required. Knowledge and expertise in SI&OP, Supply Chain management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), structured problem solving, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) are desirable. Experience leading industrial capacity and quality assessments. Proficient and self reliant in Google suite of applications Available to travel up to 50 % Domestic and International Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability to establish and lead a remote team located at a Supplier Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership at suppliers and at Airbus Ability to influence supplier positions and negotiate outcomes that align with Airbus expectations Ability to produce independent data, analysis and reports. Program management, budget and control experience Risk management and mitigation experience Ability to sort information and prioritize work activities at team level Experience with engineering, customer services and industrial domains Flexibility to absorb new issues and agility in work activities Ability to develop KPIs to secure business performance Physical Requirements: The physical demands are primarily associated with travel (ability to travel by car and plane and carry luggage), walking/standing/sitting at supplier sites, communicating (hearing, speaking, typing), and working for long periods of time on a computer (vision, sitting). This position requires that the job holder be a US Person under ITAR definition (i.e. U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 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: Flexible Job Family: Leadership Job Posting End Date: 11.15.2025 Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities . click apply for full job details
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio n (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Commercial is looking for a Director -Propulsion Industrial Team to join ourteam in Cincinnati, Ohio. Position Summary: This role is responsible for working level tasks to support on-time delivery and quality of GE/CFM LEAP 1A propulsion systems from the supplier and their sub-tiers. Through readiness assessments of industrial capacity and capability to support current and future rates as well as consolidating the industrial risk outlook and mitigation actions. The position is located in Cincinnati Ohio requiring local, national and international travel. Meet the Team: The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues. How We Care for You: 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 10,000+ 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. Your Challenges: Primary Responsibilities: Represent the Procurement Industrial management at the supplier site. Interact with the supplier at the executive level and manage the local Airbus team to enable LEAP 1A engine deliveries to Airbus. Provide a clear status of the supply chain rate readiness and actions to address constraints and opportunities. Facilitate efficient communication between Airbus and the supplier on emerging issues and related actions. Lead the onsite team in working with the supplier to proactively enable supply chain solutions, drive results and anticipate risks. Secure development and performance of the supply chain to protect engine deliveries at rate and in support of Airbus requirements. 1. Management Activities: 25% Day-to-day onsite leadership of the office and delivering on overall team objectives per established targets. Develop onsite activities and associated deliverables to ensure Airbus interests and priorities are secured with the supplier. Manage internal and external executive leadership interfaces on a frequent basis. Escalate impacting issues with Airbus senior management in Procurement and Program organizations. Align team development and objectives with commodity expectations. Ensure adequacy of onsite team resources and skills to engage the supplier. 2. Supply Chain Management: 50% Responsible for the local deployment of the following joint Airbus/Supplier processes: Industrialization and quality activities related to configuration changes, in-service event investigations and resolution attributed to supplier industrial and quality activities. Ensure Procurement processes are in place and adhered to by the onsite team and at the supplier. Publish and distribute required supply chain and quality reports . Ensure that progress is monitored and actions are in place and closed in a timely manner. Support periodic senior management reviews at the supplier and sub-tiers. Develop analysis of the supply chain information to facilitate decision-making. Locally lead Airbus sponsored improvement projects as required (Joint Improvement Projects, Tiger Teams ) Support and foster exchange of experience and network with other supplier management teams in Airbus to promote teamwork and alignment of activities in the organization. Provide early anticipation of risks and issues, assessment of impacts and propose mitigation actions. Actively participate in the quarterly supply chain deep dive and support the team in agenda formulation and dedicated reviews Foster a trusting and transparent relationship with the supplier management team on Industrial and Quality topics Serve as the point of contact both internally and externally with the supplier on Supply Chain topics Conduct regular Quality reviews, escalate systemic issues, review recovery plans, and coordinate communication with other regional procurement offices and central Propulsion teams. Provide improvements in supplier quality management procedures and measures. (Tools, KPI, etc.) Visit supplier manufacturing centers regularly to review Line of Balance performance, participate in periodic supplier production review meetings and shop floor Gemba. Monitor Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers in the region as necessary: Delivery & Quality performance, Transfers of work, Capital expenditure and ramp-up action validation, recovery plan and Quality Notification eradication using 9S/8D methodologies and other structured problem solving tools as applicable for events and resolution to Safety Related Items (SARI). 3. Stakeholder Management: 15% Collaborate with responsible Airbus employees across multiple functional organizations in the United States, Europe and suppliers. Work with responsible suppliers to ensure timely implementation of necessary corrective and preventive actions in support of Airbus targets. Consolidate and maintain an outlook of key industrial, quality, supply chain, and Risks & Opportunities to drive action plans with the support of the responsible propulsion suppliers. Manage multiple, complex supplier quality improvement projects with Airbus and supplier senior management. Organize and/or support recurring and executive reviews (Program Review Meetings, Industrial Quality Reviews, Assessments, etc.) at Airbus and supplier locations. Ensure timely communication to internal stakeholders on supplier s status and risks per above assessments. Your Boarding Pass: Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education: Bachelor s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience Project Management Professional Certification and/or Airbus Project Management (Bronze level) certification preferred. Experience: 15 years of experience in Aerospace or within the automotive industry in industrial planning, supply chain management, quality management, and continuous improvement required. Knowledge and expertise in SI&OP, Supply Chain management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), structured problem solving, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) are desirable. Experience leading industrial capacity and quality assessments. Proficient and self reliant in Google suite of applications Available to travel up to 50 % Domestic and International Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability to establish and lead a remote team located at a Supplier Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership at suppliers and at Airbus Ability to influence supplier positions and negotiate outcomes that align with Airbus expectations Ability to produce independent data, analysis and reports. Program management, budget and control experience Risk management and mitigation experience Ability to sort information and prioritize work activities at team level Experience with engineering, customer services and industrial domains Flexibility to absorb new issues and agility in work activities Ability to develop KPIs to secure business performance Physical Requirements: The physical demands are primarily associated with travel (ability to travel by car and plane and carry luggage), walking/standing/sitting at supplier sites, communicating (hearing, speaking, typing), and working for long periods of time on a computer (vision, sitting). This position requires that the job holder be a US Person under ITAR definition (i.e. U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Take your career to a new level and apply online now! . click apply for full job details
10/25/2025
Full time
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio n (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Commercial is looking for a Director -Propulsion Industrial Team to join ourteam in Cincinnati, Ohio. Position Summary: This role is responsible for working level tasks to support on-time delivery and quality of GE/CFM LEAP 1A propulsion systems from the supplier and their sub-tiers. Through readiness assessments of industrial capacity and capability to support current and future rates as well as consolidating the industrial risk outlook and mitigation actions. The position is located in Cincinnati Ohio requiring local, national and international travel. Meet the Team: The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues. How We Care for You: 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 10,000+ 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. Your Challenges: Primary Responsibilities: Represent the Procurement Industrial management at the supplier site. Interact with the supplier at the executive level and manage the local Airbus team to enable LEAP 1A engine deliveries to Airbus. Provide a clear status of the supply chain rate readiness and actions to address constraints and opportunities. Facilitate efficient communication between Airbus and the supplier on emerging issues and related actions. Lead the onsite team in working with the supplier to proactively enable supply chain solutions, drive results and anticipate risks. Secure development and performance of the supply chain to protect engine deliveries at rate and in support of Airbus requirements. 1. Management Activities: 25% Day-to-day onsite leadership of the office and delivering on overall team objectives per established targets. Develop onsite activities and associated deliverables to ensure Airbus interests and priorities are secured with the supplier. Manage internal and external executive leadership interfaces on a frequent basis. Escalate impacting issues with Airbus senior management in Procurement and Program organizations. Align team development and objectives with commodity expectations. Ensure adequacy of onsite team resources and skills to engage the supplier. 2. Supply Chain Management: 50% Responsible for the local deployment of the following joint Airbus/Supplier processes: Industrialization and quality activities related to configuration changes, in-service event investigations and resolution attributed to supplier industrial and quality activities. Ensure Procurement processes are in place and adhered to by the onsite team and at the supplier. Publish and distribute required supply chain and quality reports . Ensure that progress is monitored and actions are in place and closed in a timely manner. Support periodic senior management reviews at the supplier and sub-tiers. Develop analysis of the supply chain information to facilitate decision-making. Locally lead Airbus sponsored improvement projects as required (Joint Improvement Projects, Tiger Teams ) Support and foster exchange of experience and network with other supplier management teams in Airbus to promote teamwork and alignment of activities in the organization. Provide early anticipation of risks and issues, assessment of impacts and propose mitigation actions. Actively participate in the quarterly supply chain deep dive and support the team in agenda formulation and dedicated reviews Foster a trusting and transparent relationship with the supplier management team on Industrial and Quality topics Serve as the point of contact both internally and externally with the supplier on Supply Chain topics Conduct regular Quality reviews, escalate systemic issues, review recovery plans, and coordinate communication with other regional procurement offices and central Propulsion teams. Provide improvements in supplier quality management procedures and measures. (Tools, KPI, etc.) Visit supplier manufacturing centers regularly to review Line of Balance performance, participate in periodic supplier production review meetings and shop floor Gemba. Monitor Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers in the region as necessary: Delivery & Quality performance, Transfers of work, Capital expenditure and ramp-up action validation, recovery plan and Quality Notification eradication using 9S/8D methodologies and other structured problem solving tools as applicable for events and resolution to Safety Related Items (SARI). 3. Stakeholder Management: 15% Collaborate with responsible Airbus employees across multiple functional organizations in the United States, Europe and suppliers. Work with responsible suppliers to ensure timely implementation of necessary corrective and preventive actions in support of Airbus targets. Consolidate and maintain an outlook of key industrial, quality, supply chain, and Risks & Opportunities to drive action plans with the support of the responsible propulsion suppliers. Manage multiple, complex supplier quality improvement projects with Airbus and supplier senior management. Organize and/or support recurring and executive reviews (Program Review Meetings, Industrial Quality Reviews, Assessments, etc.) at Airbus and supplier locations. Ensure timely communication to internal stakeholders on supplier s status and risks per above assessments. Your Boarding Pass: Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education: Bachelor s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience Project Management Professional Certification and/or Airbus Project Management (Bronze level) certification preferred. Experience: 15 years of experience in Aerospace or within the automotive industry in industrial planning, supply chain management, quality management, and continuous improvement required. Knowledge and expertise in SI&OP, Supply Chain management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), structured problem solving, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) are desirable. Experience leading industrial capacity and quality assessments. Proficient and self reliant in Google suite of applications Available to travel up to 50 % Domestic and International Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability to establish and lead a remote team located at a Supplier Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership at suppliers and at Airbus Ability to influence supplier positions and negotiate outcomes that align with Airbus expectations Ability to produce independent data, analysis and reports. Program management, budget and control experience Risk management and mitigation experience Ability to sort information and prioritize work activities at team level Experience with engineering, customer services and industrial domains Flexibility to absorb new issues and agility in work activities Ability to develop KPIs to secure business performance Physical Requirements: The physical demands are primarily associated with travel (ability to travel by car and plane and carry luggage), walking/standing/sitting at supplier sites, communicating (hearing, speaking, typing), and working for long periods of time on a computer (vision, sitting). This position requires that the job holder be a US Person under ITAR definition (i.e. U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Take your career to a new level and apply online now! . click apply for full job details
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio n (Spanish) Job Description: This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the Kinston Affiliate ). The Director Airbus Operating System and Performance Management would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate. Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Director AOS and Performance Management to join our Digital Operations team based in Kinston, NC. AOS (Airbus Operating System) is the standardized way of working to continuously improve our business performance, based on lean principles. It provides the best ways of working for the different multi-functional teams at all levels and across the organization. Continuously improving our performance is our main driver. Leading our teams under the same goals, increasing their autonomy and making them grow is the only way to succeed. AOS secures the alignment between the objectives and the day to day activities of the teams at every level of the organization. How We Care for You: 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 10,000+ 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. Your Challenges: Team Management and strategy: 70% Leading a team of high skilled and qualified AOS Senior Experts at the site Team Management including People Development, Coaching and Mentoring Owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered. Set up and drive governance and steering at executive levels (with Senior Leadership Teams), securing an AOS deployment roadmap (architecture, ensure roadmap content) and a consolidated AOS strategy to support the new industrial set up of the line, industrialization, secure ramp up and future rates. Define overall AOS architecture for new production line from project phase to entry into service, ensuring consistency of AOS across Airbus and new production line, defining the blue sky/future of AOS and operational roadmap (3-5 year vision) Respond to any question in regards to AOS (philosophy, strategy, tactics, and technique), understand and promote AOS + MES benefits Improve business efficiency and results achievement by advising plant stakeholders at senior manager level on business priorities and how to make the most of the standards, methods and associated behaviors, the jobholder will identify which AOS standards best match the new production line to achieve the benchmark and best in class manufacturing area. Facilitate workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations or for training purposes (vision, Hoshin Kanri, macro VSM, kaizen, etc.) Run and facilitate specific site General Manager Gembas and shop floor exercises coaching and influencing executive management. Pilot the AOS standards first implementation in the new FAL following the AOS deployment strategy with a "we do, you do" logic. Under the lead of the Site General Manager, the Head of AOS and Performance management owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered. Development, Industrial Assessment and Diagnosis: 10% Support development of AOS standards to answer the business issues & priorities. As per AOS/Lean brick 6 phase methodology: Stake, Standard way of working, Pilot, Learning solution, Deployment plan and Assessment Assess standard implementation is at the right level through the implementation checklist Lead assessments of industrial maturity integrating operations performance & AOS standard adherence Lead industrial task forces: diagnosis, solution definition and implementation, results achievement Advise managers on how to improve performance by running specific AOS diagnosis (Macro-VSM, shop-floor observations, etc.) Coaching, Influencing and Training: 20% Lead Training strategy on AOS for employees at all levels (Executive and Senior Management Team, Management Teams) Design and provide on-the-job coaching of the AOS deployment architecture strategy with operational and local teams Design strategies for coaching, mentoring & training in regards to change management, Lean and AOS standards/tools Provide knowledge transfer in dedicated manufacturing areas/populations to local plant/FAL teams Growing the knowledge and autonomy of business managers by supporting the implementation of AOS/Lean standards & continuous improvement solutions in manufacturing areas. Facilitate / co-lead / support training development and deployment Promoting the use of internal good practices and external benchmarking by acting transversally with the extended manufacturing communities Your Boarding Pass: Bachelor degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Business preferred 10-15 years experience in Lean/continuous improvement operations demonstrating tangible & sustainable results or equivalent Solid knowledge and understanding of industrialization principles, manufacturing processes and production management. Experienced in project management, including multi-functional teams and financial aspects Able to demonstrate operational experience in the implementation and optimization of industrial systems (conception phase, implementation, management of production processes) Good communication skills, active listening and a proactive approach to problem solving & decision making Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo Fluency in local language mandatory / English negotiation level 10% Domestic and International Licensure/Certifications: Lean six sigma, Master Black Belt or equivalent preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability and experience to train managers, technicians and operators Deep knowledge and experience of Operational excellence, continuous improvement AOS lean manufacturing and management / problem solving Good knowledge and experience in industrial engineering, quality tools, problem solving, logistics engineering and process optimization (APICS basic level, lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, Kepner Tregoe or equivalent) Experience in leading lean manufacturing workshops such as kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, etc. - Experience in operations management within a best-in-class lean environment Coaching skills and experience with communication competences Ability to inspire and give meaning Aeronautical manufacturing basics Capability to design strategies for change management, coaching, mentoring and training Eligibility: Eligible for employment in the US Direct Reports: Yes Physical Requirements: Able to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions Able to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals. Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size. Equipment Operation Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment. Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs/14kg which 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. Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings. . click apply for full job details
10/25/2025
Full time
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio n (Spanish) Job Description: This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the Kinston Affiliate ). The Director Airbus Operating System and Performance Management would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate. Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Director AOS and Performance Management to join our Digital Operations team based in Kinston, NC. AOS (Airbus Operating System) is the standardized way of working to continuously improve our business performance, based on lean principles. It provides the best ways of working for the different multi-functional teams at all levels and across the organization. Continuously improving our performance is our main driver. Leading our teams under the same goals, increasing their autonomy and making them grow is the only way to succeed. AOS secures the alignment between the objectives and the day to day activities of the teams at every level of the organization. How We Care for You: 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 10,000+ 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. Your Challenges: Team Management and strategy: 70% Leading a team of high skilled and qualified AOS Senior Experts at the site Team Management including People Development, Coaching and Mentoring Owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered. Set up and drive governance and steering at executive levels (with Senior Leadership Teams), securing an AOS deployment roadmap (architecture, ensure roadmap content) and a consolidated AOS strategy to support the new industrial set up of the line, industrialization, secure ramp up and future rates. Define overall AOS architecture for new production line from project phase to entry into service, ensuring consistency of AOS across Airbus and new production line, defining the blue sky/future of AOS and operational roadmap (3-5 year vision) Respond to any question in regards to AOS (philosophy, strategy, tactics, and technique), understand and promote AOS + MES benefits Improve business efficiency and results achievement by advising plant stakeholders at senior manager level on business priorities and how to make the most of the standards, methods and associated behaviors, the jobholder will identify which AOS standards best match the new production line to achieve the benchmark and best in class manufacturing area. Facilitate workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations or for training purposes (vision, Hoshin Kanri, macro VSM, kaizen, etc.) Run and facilitate specific site General Manager Gembas and shop floor exercises coaching and influencing executive management. Pilot the AOS standards first implementation in the new FAL following the AOS deployment strategy with a "we do, you do" logic. Under the lead of the Site General Manager, the Head of AOS and Performance management owns the Site performance governance process and ensures proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators in line with site objectives and strategy and thorough follow-up and tracking of continuous improvement plans and alerts SLT members and functional leaders when action plans are not diligently delivered. Development, Industrial Assessment and Diagnosis: 10% Support development of AOS standards to answer the business issues & priorities. As per AOS/Lean brick 6 phase methodology: Stake, Standard way of working, Pilot, Learning solution, Deployment plan and Assessment Assess standard implementation is at the right level through the implementation checklist Lead assessments of industrial maturity integrating operations performance & AOS standard adherence Lead industrial task forces: diagnosis, solution definition and implementation, results achievement Advise managers on how to improve performance by running specific AOS diagnosis (Macro-VSM, shop-floor observations, etc.) Coaching, Influencing and Training: 20% Lead Training strategy on AOS for employees at all levels (Executive and Senior Management Team, Management Teams) Design and provide on-the-job coaching of the AOS deployment architecture strategy with operational and local teams Design strategies for coaching, mentoring & training in regards to change management, Lean and AOS standards/tools Provide knowledge transfer in dedicated manufacturing areas/populations to local plant/FAL teams Growing the knowledge and autonomy of business managers by supporting the implementation of AOS/Lean standards & continuous improvement solutions in manufacturing areas. Facilitate / co-lead / support training development and deployment Promoting the use of internal good practices and external benchmarking by acting transversally with the extended manufacturing communities Your Boarding Pass: Bachelor degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Business preferred 10-15 years experience in Lean/continuous improvement operations demonstrating tangible & sustainable results or equivalent Solid knowledge and understanding of industrialization principles, manufacturing processes and production management. Experienced in project management, including multi-functional teams and financial aspects Able to demonstrate operational experience in the implementation and optimization of industrial systems (conception phase, implementation, management of production processes) Good communication skills, active listening and a proactive approach to problem solving & decision making Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo Fluency in local language mandatory / English negotiation level 10% Domestic and International Licensure/Certifications: Lean six sigma, Master Black Belt or equivalent preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Ability and experience to train managers, technicians and operators Deep knowledge and experience of Operational excellence, continuous improvement AOS lean manufacturing and management / problem solving Good knowledge and experience in industrial engineering, quality tools, problem solving, logistics engineering and process optimization (APICS basic level, lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, Kepner Tregoe or equivalent) Experience in leading lean manufacturing workshops such as kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, etc. - Experience in operations management within a best-in-class lean environment Coaching skills and experience with communication competences Ability to inspire and give meaning Aeronautical manufacturing basics Capability to design strategies for change management, coaching, mentoring and training Eligibility: Eligible for employment in the US Direct Reports: Yes Physical Requirements: Able to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions Able to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals. Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size. Equipment Operation Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment. Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs/14kg which 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. Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings. . click apply for full job details