Industrial Manager

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking an Industrial Manager to oversee the production of critical aircraft components. The ideal candidate will manage a multi-functional team, ensure quality standards are met, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Interact and influence the Operations & Multi Functional team in a composite manufacturing and assembly environment.
• Manage integrated Multi Functional Team to deliver priorities and work with functional directors to ensure correct support is in place.
• Maintain and monitor the entire industrial flow in a composite manufacturing and assembly environment, ensuring all activities align with operational objectives and quality standards.
• Lead, implement, and continuously improve routines and standards according to the Airbus Operating System, using data/pareto analysis to address areas of opportunity.
• Identify root cause(s) of non-quality issues and eliminate human factors, quality defects in the production/manufacturing/assembly process.
• Act as a focal point and facilitator for Widebody VSM and central Airbus entities (OM, etc.).
• Contribute to a positive working environment by establishing high levels of flexibility and "multiple skill" requirements for the workplace and management.
• Lead activities to maintain team motivation and engagement while fostering a positive team spirit.
• Utilize MFT to improve work flow and enhance existing processes, with a focus on Delivery & Quality.
• Ensure delivery of finished products in line with agreed Quality gates.
• Drive actions and improvements to ensure successful completion of Quality Gates.
• Develop dynamic plans to ensure On time and On Quality delivery of finished work packages to internal customers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or similar required or equivalent work experience.
• 8 + years of relevant work experience, Industrial Engineering or similar role.
• Knowledge of production and quality rules in the aviation industry.
• Lean manufacturing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English, preferred fluency in another language (French, German, Spanish) is highly desirable.
• Technical proficiency in SAP and Google Workplace.
• Communication and teaching skills.
• Leadership and ability to convince.

Skills

• Leadership and influence within a multi-functional team.
• Quality control and defect elimination.
• Continuous improvement and quality culture.
• Project management and planning.
• Team leadership and motivation.
• Process improvement and optimization.
• Effective communication and teaching skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentive compensation, profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual development opportunities through Airbus Leadership University, including access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, certifications, career path, and accelerated development programs.

Pay

Competitive salary and incentives.

Schedule

On-site, 100%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee stock ownership plan.

Travel

5-15% domestic and international.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): 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 the 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 the production floor.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by supplier site.
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity

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