Assembly First Level Manager

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Assembly First Level Manager to join our team based in Kinston, NC. The Assembly First Level Manager ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment. Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance.

Responsibilities

Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity; Lead a team of represented employees in the GMF assembly area assembling complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance; Ensure the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment; Interface with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor Degree OR 4 years of experience; At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.); At least 5 years experience in a leadership/management role; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Ability to articulate complex issues to others; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential; Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills; 5% domestic/international travel; US Citizenship

Nice to have

Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget; Experience using Microsoft Office Suite/ Google Workspace; Experience using SAP; Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks; Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements; Experience monitoring cost; Experience managing projects; Experience with strategic planning; Experience working with new product introduction (NPI)

Benefits

Competitive pay; incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes; retirement savings plan; ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Paid time off including personal time, holidays and paid parental leave program; Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages; Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses; accelerated development programmes; national and international mobility; relocation assistance for qualified positions