Performance Manager - Airbus Americas Operations

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Performance Manager - Airbus Americas Operations to join our team based in Mobile, AL.

Position Summary: The Performance Manager - Airbus Americas Operations is responsible for the overall governance and management of performance indicators (KPIs). This role involves defining, implementing, and developing a robust performance review system aligned with the Airbus Operating System (AOS) to ensure on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery. Key responsibilities include:

• 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. 

Meet the Team:

Our team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility takes our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Your Working Environment:

On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How We Care for You:

• 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.

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