Airbus · 21 hours ago
Performance Manager - Airbus Americas Operations
Mobile Area, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAirbus is a leading aerospace manufacturer, and they are seeking a Performance Manager for their Americas Operations team in Mobile, AL. This role is responsible for the governance and management of performance indicators, ensuring on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery through effective performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead Performance Management: Ensure performance management data and analysis are available for Airbus Americas Operations, serving as the primary point of contact. Establish, maintain, and clearly communicate performance understanding, priorities, status, and corrective action plans to all stakeholders regarding any deviations
Performance Network Coordination: Coordinate and manage a network of performance managers across different functional areas. Ensure alignment of this network with the objectives of the OEP department and coordinate with regional stakeholders any inputs for data requests related to operations. Clearly communicate and deploy performance standards, while also acting as a coach for performance managers across all functions
Governance & Performance Days Management: Manage Performance Day activities, ensuring timely input delivery to key stakeholders regarding Operations performance. Manage L5 routines on a daily basis
Continuous Improvement & Digitalization: Drive continuous improvement efforts, including the digitalization of performance management processes through the effective use of generative AI tools
Define and ensure the consistency of data, reports, and tools to provide AAO leadership with accurate information. Establish the "single source of truth" for all defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Track and analyze performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and optimization opportunities
Suggest relevant analyses, align actions with stakeholders, and drive performance improvements as part of a continuous improvement approach
Collaborate with operational teams and support functions to help them achieve targeted performance levels
Improve the frequency, data quality, and value of AAO reporting in collaboration with AOS experts
Develop and implement a live, digital performance dashboard to track common KPIs and deliver visual performance management
Enable executing functions to consistently monitor top KPI performance
Lead and manage a cross-functional network of performance managers, ensuring alignment with key stakeholder objectives, particularly those of the OEP department
Clearly communicate and deploy performance standards across all functions
Act as a coach and mentor for performance managers and train Performance Management Analyst employees to ensure their individual development
Foster synergies and interactions within Operations performance functions, including those at other geographical locations
Direct the AAO performance management routines to ensure performance meets expected levels
Daily management of L5 routines
Lead the monthly Performance Review for AAO Leadership, including the creation of the Performance pack and the execution of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) process. Drive effective action plans for addressing deviations and implementing improvements, ensuring a robust PDCA process is utilized at all organizational levels
Guarantee the timely provision of Operations performance data to key stakeholders
Lead optimization projects to identify and implement improvements within the Performance Management team
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on the digitalization of performance management processes through the effective integration of AI tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or Management Operations or other similar discipline
10 years of experience in cost management, project coordination/management, and KPI development and tracking is required
Proficient knowledge of AOS standards, global system view and Operational Excellence principles; or Airbus Operating System (AOS) Equivalent: Experience with Toyota Production System (TPS), Six Sigma frameworks, or Danaher Business System (DBS)
Strong analytical skills, data management and analyst
Digital tool knowledge - Skywise, SAP, Qlick, or equivalent: Palantir Foundry, Tableau, Power BI, or Splunk are skills highly transferable
Stakeholder management
Cross functional collaboration
Change management, adaptability to cost and projects updates
Good communication, dynamic spirit, creativity and proactivity
Authorized to Work in the US
Preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing and/or supply chain / procurement / finance environment is preferred
Project management certification is preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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