2nd Shift ESAO Operations Leader

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for an Ground Test Operation Leader to join our Team  based in Mobile, AL

Position Summary: The Operations Leader (supervisor) 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 in their absence.

Meet the team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your working environment:

Nearby 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.

Your Challenges

• Manage and lead the Ground Test Team (Ground Test Team + Test Tool Shop Team)

• Participate in assessing the right personnel placement according to needs and the employees' qualification (present and future) 

• Make sure that Industrial Safety Regulations are strictly respected. Guide and support the employees to individual responsibility and self-control

• Optimization of the Ground Test flow including implementation of new innovations.

• Integrate American and European Teams.

• Responsible for production activities of the Ground Test team.

•  Forecast manpower requirements based on workload and skill set to meet the delivery schedule

• Identify and eliminate problems, which occur in the manufacturing process, as quickly and as early as possible. Anticipate, wherever possible

•  Monitor and insure the permanent operability of all Ground Test equipment, tools and accessories. Drive the process within the Integrated Teams by identifying disturbances and actively involve the interfaces to insure their elimination 

• Planning and controlling the work progress 

• Ensure the performing of the specified work packages in compliance with costs, quality specifications and OSHA requirements 

• Support procurement of consumable materials as well as tools and other equipment 

• Insure orders and (work) material availability to guarantee work progress 

• Participate in achieving the annual objectives (e.g. CI, Quality Gates and specific KPIs) 

• Ensure a close contact with the Ground Test Engineering department in Hamburg, Germany 

• Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station and also