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Job Description:

The Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Station Manager to join our A320 final assembly line based in Mobile, AL.

The Station Manager (Operations Supervisor) 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 help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along 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.

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.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.

Position Summary:

The Station Manager is responsible for technical & people leadership along with oversight of all manufacturing activities within the purview of the 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. In this leadership role the Station Manager is responsible for the selection, performance management & development of the employees assigned to their teams. As designated act as the deputy for the Business Unit Leader in their absence.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible asthe First Line Manager, for the management of all employees assigned to the Station. Includes the selection, performance management, identification of development needs, and employee recognition.

Operational Duties: 60%

• Provide direction and oversight to production activities and monitor the progress of the A/C through the Station

• Function as a role model and leader in the observance of OSHA and People Safety @ Work 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 Multi-Functional team in the absence of the Business Unit Leader

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

• 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.

• Apply insight, experience and interpersonal skills in order to achieve integration of assigned team between American and European 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.

• 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.

• 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 with costs, quality specifications and customer expectations.

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

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

• Responsible for daily attendance and time management of assigned employee group

• Responsible for ensuring that all value-added time is approved in work-booking system

• Lead and coordinate Business Unit standard routines in the absence of the Business Unit Leader

2. Continuous Improvement Duties: 20%

• 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

3. Training and development: 20%

• Mentor and develop the Operational Leader I and Lead Technicians in all facets of Leadership, and production processes

• Provide documented development plans to workforce for career progression

• Provide input to the training department for needs and requirements for personnel development

• Aide in developing training criteria for their assigned area

• As designated act as the acting Business Unit Leader in their Absence.

• Manage corrective actions with employees as appropriate

Other duties as assigned:

• In the absence of the Business Unit Leader act as the focal point of leadership for the MFT

• As needed be involved in the Crisis Management Team and if needed lead the team

• On 2nd shift and off shift working times must act as an escalation point. Health of the program, FOT and station blocking points must be considered

• On 2nd shift and off shift working times provide support to the workforce in regards to any emergencies that may arise

Physical Requirements:

- Vision: Able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.

- Hearing: Able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.

- Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.

- Equipment Operation : Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.

- Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

- Lifting: Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

- Pushing / Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.

- Sitting: Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.

- Squatting / Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

- Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.

- Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice.

- Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

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Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Leadership

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