Assembly Specialist Mfg Manager (Main Assembly)

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Job Description:

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Assembly Specialist Mfg Manager to join our S15 Assembly Line based in Kinston, NC.   

The Assembly Specialist Manufacturing Manager is responsible for technical 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. As designated act as the deputy for the Business Unit Leader (PLM) in their absence. 

Meet the Team:
Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. 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:
The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, 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 paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, 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:

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

Operational Duties: 70%

• 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 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 (PLM) 

• 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 line, the management team, and relevant parties 

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

• Apply insight, experience and interpersonal skills in order to achieve integration of assigned teams 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 (Folio, NC, Intervention Cards, Removal-Sheet-Book, etc.). 

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

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

Continuous Improvement Duties: 10%

• Support implementation of AOS improvement activities 

• Master all elements of the Performance Management Center to include Production Pace Control (PPC), SQCDP boards, Daily Quality Gate; along with the knowledge transfer and Practical Problem Solving processes. Including the physical updates to NC, Job Stops, and Job Blockers. 

• Support action plans to improve AOS grade for their assigned area. 

Training and development: 20%

• Mentor and develop the Lead Technicians in all facets of Leadership, and production processes. 

• Provide documented development plans to the workforce for career progression (Poly-Poly). 

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

• Aide in developing training criteria for their assigned area. 

• Manage corrective actions with employees as appropriate. 

Additional Responsibilities:

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

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  On 2nd shift and off shift working times must act as an escalation point.  

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

Additional duties as assigned. 

Your Boarding Pass: 

• Associates Degree   

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, Production method, etc.) or equivalent experience. 

• Proven leadership experience 

• Knowledge of Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing. 

• Demonstrate effective communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information. 

• Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: 

• Have an aptitude to plan and organize to ensure the attainment of results. 

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems. 

• Ability to work in different production management systems. 

• High degree of flexibility and initiative. 

• Industry safety practices and procedures. 

• 5% domestic/international travel 

• U.S. Citizenship is required 

Preferred 

• Bachelors' degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 2-5 years of Leadership experience in Aviation is preferred 

• Experience in a complex, growing, and dynamic environment with a matrixed reporting structure

• Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages): 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Specifically, in English which is required operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment. 

• Must be able to use Microsoft Office; SAP, MES

Physical Requirements:  

• Vision: Adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions. 

• Hearing: Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; Able to hear 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 tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms. 

• Carrying: Able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg 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 and on shop floor. 

• 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 delivering information. 

• Travel/Mobility: Able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice. 

• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions. 

Equal Opportunity: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status 

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