Facilities Coordinator

About the role

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Facilities Coordinator to join the Final Assembly Line based in Mobile, AL. Responsible for managing third party service providers for site services (hard), ensuring coordination and reporting of facilities subcontracted maintenance contract(s) activities such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.

Meet the team

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

Your working environment

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

Your challenges

Operational Services Management

• Manage the day-to-day facilities responsibilities for the FAL including the functioning of building systems in support of business priorities and to meet or exceed KPIs & metrics
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal and local laws with respect to the position’s scope of work
• Partner with external vendors to deliver in accordance with operational requests, anticipating needs when possible
• Ensure customer satisfaction at all levels in the organization; demonstrate leadership responsiveness and creativity
• Manage integration of FM technology platforms and processes across sites to ensure seamless delivery to customer and drive one-team mentality
• Work across the facilities team, both local and in the US, to support a one-team approach to delivering services

People Management

• Responsible for assigned areas of site and applicable vendor management; including staff development (if applicable), staff succession planning, growth plans, actionable and measurable career development plans
• Engage in a proactive environment of teamwork, cooperation and transparency; lead a culture of continuous improvement
• Act as a role model across the organization with behaviors consistent with Airbus values
• Support individual performance management program, employee development planning process and provide coaching, leadership and guidance to employees (as applicable)

Financial Results

• Support in the preparation of facility budget(s) with customer goals and objectives addressed, variances and recovery process
• Work in cooperation with Finance and Procurement to ensure timely delivery of all services across the site, aligned with financial targets
• Work closely with customers to develop and implement innovative programs and processes that reduce short/long term operating cost efficiencies and increased productivity

Compliance/Safety

• Provide facility services in accordance with standard processes and procedures including application of policies, program requirements and coordination of information
• Support and manage portfolio-wide initiatives and required local, state and federal laws and regulations that pertain to the facilities operation of the site
• Promote safety culture across site including with customer, staff, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors; supports EHS program requirements

Other Duties

• Execute additional job duties as requested, including but not limited to cross-function and cross-division cooperation, information analysis and reporting

Your boarding pass

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years Facilities Management progressive experience
• 3+ years in leadership roles
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of current industry trends, best practices and technology; specified focus on HVAC, plumbing or electrical preferred
• Operational experience using SAP preferred
• Knowledge and successful application of project management practices
• Analytical and quantitative skills with proven ability to develop strategic solutions
• Budgetary management is critical
• Preferred Licensure/Certifications: CMRP, CFM
• Working knowledge and application of OSHA, ISO, NFPA, ANSI and ADA standards required
• General knowledge of FAA, EASA and ICAO

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite
• Vision: Adequate to enter and read on computer screens
• Hearing: Able to hear alarms, etc.
• Speaking: Ability to speak to high-level management and give presentations (5%)
• Carrying: Able to occasionally carry up to 25 lbs
• Lifting: Able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push/pull items up to 20 lbs
• Sitting: Able to sit for extended periods of time (40%–50%)
• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to occasionally squat or kneel (10%–20% of the time)
• Standing: Able to stand for extended periods of time (50%)
• Travel: Able to travel sometimes (10%–20%)
• Walking: Able to walk through the site (50%)