Assembly Specialist Mfg Manager

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Assembly Specialist Mfg Manager to join our S15 Assembly Line based in Kinston, NC. The Assembly Specialist Manufacturing Manager is responsible for technical leadership along with oversight of all manufacturing activities within the purview of the Station and ensuring effective coordination between the multiple processes supervised. Station responsibility includes the management of all tools and jigs belonging to the Station as well as their maintenance, repair and calibration. As designated act as the deputy for the Business Unit Leader (PLM) in their absence.

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical leadership and oversight of all manufacturing activities within the Station; Ensure effective coordination between multiple processes supervised; Management of all tools and jigs belonging to the Station and their maintenance, repair and calibration; Act as deputy for the Business Unit Leader (PLM) in their absence; Manage all employees assigned to the Station, including selection, performance management, identification of development needs and employee recognition; Provide direction and oversight to production activities and monitor progress of the aircraft through the Station; Function as role model and leader in observance of OSHA rules and regulations; Provide leadership to the Multi-Functional team in the absence of the Business Unit Leader; Report and update upper management on aircraft progress and alert colleagues to potential problems and solutions; Coordinate and communicate Station activities throughout the line, management team and relevant parties; Ensure orders and work material availability to guarantee work progress; Integrate assigned teams between American and European team members; Proactively identify and resolve problems; Develop manpower forecast requirements based on workload and skill sets; Identify, eliminate and anticipate manufacturing process problems; Participate and lead Station in achieving annual objectives; Ensure 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; Responsible for daily attendance and time management; Ensure all value-added time is approved in the work-booking system; Support implementation of AOS improvement activities; Master elements of Performance Management Center including Production Pace Control, SQCDP boards, Daily Quality Gate and Practical Problem Solving; Support action plans to improve AOS grade; Mentor and develop Lead Technicians; Provide documented development plans to workforce; Provide input to training department for personnel development; Aide in developing training criteria; Manage corrective actions with employees; Be involved in Crisis Management Team and lead if needed; Act as escalation point on 2nd shift and off shift; Provide support to workforce for emergencies

Requirements

Associates Degree; A minimum of 4 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, Production method, etc.) or equivalent experience; Proven leadership experience; Knowledge of Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing; Effective communication skills on different levels, structured way of working, and ability to deal with volume of complex information; Aptitude to plan and organize to ensure 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; 5% domestic/international travel; U.S. Citizenship required; Must be able to use Microsoft Office, SAP, MES; Vision adequate to enter and read material on computer screens; Hearing able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation and hear safety alerts; Speaking able to engage in conversations and deliver information; Ability to operate tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms; Ability to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg; Ability to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg; Ability to push/pull items in office areas and on shop floor; Ability to sit for extended periods; Ability to occasionally squat or kneel; Ability to stand for extended periods; Ability to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods and on short notice; Ability to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips

Nice to have

Bachelors' degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience; 2-5 years of Leadership experience in Aviation; Experience in a complex, growing, and dynamic environment with a matrixed reporting structure

Benefits

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