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Mobile - A320 - Line 2 - Business Unit Leader

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Dec 2023

About the role

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a A320 Business Unit Leader to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL

The Business Unit Leader is responsible for technical leadership along with oversight of all manufacturing activities within the respective business of the Flowline. Plans, directs and coordinates the policies and procedures for the flowline operating system and assists in evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures. Recommends changes, when necessary, and assists in implementation of new processes to support the Flow Line's world class Performance Management Center. The Business Unit Leader acts as a role model for leadership according to the Airbus Leadership Model.

Meet the team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help 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.

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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

Lead and manage the Operations team in respective areas of coverage on the Flowline to deliver completely equipped, furnished, powered and certified single aisle aircraft on time, quality and cost.
Provide direction and oversight to production activities and achieve 95%+ In-station Build of the A/C for all value streams of work.
Manage all budgetary requirements regarding consumables consumption, hand tools, and Jigs/Tooling maintenance.
Addressing all needs concerning Work Orders, Work in Progress (WIP) materials management, Design and Work Process questions and Ground Test which performs all relevant aircraft tests.
Responsible for the management of all employees assigned to the Station.Manage and direct aircraft manufacturing techniques, associated industrial processes, industrial planning, coordinating around the product and the related procedures.
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