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Airbus · 1 month ago

Station Supervisor

Mobile Area, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Airbus is a leading aerospace company that is looking for an Operations Supervisor to join their Line 2 Production Team in Mobile, AL. The Operations Supervisor will provide technical leadership and oversight of manufacturing activities, ensuring effective coordination between multiple processes and maintaining tools and jigs.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station and also FOT (PIR-book, Folio, NC, Intervention Cards, RemovalSheet-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

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

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

Provide documented development plans to 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

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

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

Qualification

Aviation experienceQuality Management SystemsLeadership experienceMicrosoft OfficeSAPProduction management systemsPlanningOrganizingEffective communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationFlexibilityInitiative

Required

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

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

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

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 & HMS preferred

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 40lbs/18kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects

Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 40lbs/18kg

Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas

Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings

Squatting/Kneeling: Able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves

Confined Space: able to enter and exit a 12" x 22" passage and work through a 9.7" x 17.7" opening while using a respirator within a confined space for various lengths of time

Heights: able to work at heights of approximately 40 feet on various types of platforms and lifts for various lengths of time

Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information

Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time

Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flightline and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces

Preferred

2-5 years of Leadership experience in Aviation is preferred

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

Benefits

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”)

Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

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.

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