Operational Excellence and Performance Manager

Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site is looking for an Operational Excellence and Performance Manager.

This leadership position is directing Operational Excellence and Performance Management across all A320 Final Assembly Line (FAL) operations and will be responsible for leading the A320 FAL's strategy for the program's performance system.

Meet the Team:

Our team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take 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.

Your Challenges:

This role is responsible for A320 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Dashboards linked to the A320 FAL in order to deliver on time, on cost and on quality. Incumbent will lead the A320 FAL for strategy and integration of Key Performance Results & KPR. Responsible for establishing, maintaining and communicating a clear understanding of the priorities, status and plan for the A320 FAL performance by all stakeholders.

• Ensure the integration of KPIs and KPRs, and establish, maintain and communicate priorities, status and plan for the A320 FAL performance with all stakeholders to optimize operational output.

• Design and implement a systematic methodology that drives the achievement of critical targets and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

• Understand the industrial process and is able to lead the Operational Excellence of the A320 VSM. The position will need to have good stakeholder management skills to align the internal and external stakeholders beyond organizational boundaries to ensure overall success. This position will evolve in a complex and dynamic environment.

• Function as Operational Excellence / Performance Manager developing accurate and timely data and resulting analysis to A320 FAL Operations Management. Analyses reflect all levels of A320 FAL Operations (TAKTED LINE 1 / TAKTED LINE 2 / COMPLETION FINAL PHASE / GROUND TEST / X-PLANT / TECHNICAL SUPPORT), as well as doing the link with the Site Services (Log/Toolshop/Back-shop...) and secure link with A320 project portfolio. Conducts analysis in various visual methods and presents this analysis to team members and FAL leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the definition and strategic alignment of the performance system, ensuring clear lineage from result KPIs to actionable Monitoring KPIs

  • Translate A320 Single Aisle targets into a robust performance system, guaranteeing their integration with central VSM and the A320 Target Letter at L4 (VP - Head of Final Assembly Line) and L5 (SVP) levels.

  • Establish a single source of truth for all defined KPIs, including the development and standardization of KPI ID Cards to ensure data integrity and consistency.

  • Represent and lead A320 FAL performance in national and international initiatives aimed at harmonizing KPI methodologies and performance management practices across all global Final Assembly Lines.

• Deploy Performance System Improvements

  • Drive the end-to-end deployment of new KPIs and performance dashboards across all management levels (L1, L2, L3, L4, L5), ensuring seamless integration and adoption.

  • Establish a robust performance governance framework and routine, complete with clear Terms of Reference, to facilitate effective performance review and accountability.

  • Oversee the delivery of comprehensive visual performance management dashboards tailored for daily, weekly, and monthly reviews at each management level.

    • L1 - Station level

    • L2 - Business Unit Level (Weekly Performance review)

    • L3 - Director/Senior level (Weekly Performance review)

    • L4 - VP (Ho Final Assembly Line level) (Weekly E2E / Weekly Performance review)

    • L5 - SVP Local/Central VSM (Weekly VSM Ops / VSM Monthly Performance review)

• Secure Achievement of target through continuous improvement

  • Lead the analysis of current performance trends to proactively identify deviations, priorities and define strategic action plans/Lean PDCA cycles for performance restoration.

  • Monitor and guide the team's performance management processes, ensuring the timely identification, capture, and mitigation of issues through the rigorous application of the PDCA framework.

  • Manage and drive the portfolio of strategic initiatives and PDCA actions, ensuring their timely execution and impact on overall target achievement.

• Direct the automation and continuous improvement of KPIs, leveraging data analysis and programming expertise to enable next-level performance insights and efficiency.

• Coordinate team of Lean Experts

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Support creation of Communication Pack for Visitors (COO, SVP...)

• Deputize Director Performance & Improvement during L1/L2/L3/L4/L5 performance review as needed

Your Boarding Pass:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Management

Experience:

• 3-5 years proven experience working in aircraft industry or manufacturing experience related to data analysis

• Project/Portfolio Management

• 7-10 years overall experience

Licensure/Certifications:

• Preferred

  • Data analytics (Palantir)

  • LEAN/ AOS (Airbus Operating System) background

  • PMP Certification or AIB Bronze Level Certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Required

  • Data analytics and Dashboard creation (e.g.: Skywise / Tableau / PowerBI / VBA) knowledge

  • Understanding of object-oriented programming in JavaScript and Python

  • Ability to work in Microsoft Office and GSuite

  • Strong knowledge of LEAN, P&PM tools and techniques

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to galvanize a team to reach the goals

  • Demonstrated effective communication skills

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills in math and science

  • Able to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision in order to meet deadlines

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks while dealing with a high volume of complex information and specific deadlines

  • Interface with all levels of the Mobile FAL organization - this requires a clear understanding of confidentiality and professionalism.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Effective communication skills including the ability to write reports and present data to senior management

• Ability to speak to large groups of people to present status

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft applications

• Must demonstrate proficiency in project management tools

Travel Required:

• 10% Domestic and International travel required

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions

• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.

• Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.

• Equipment Operation Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.

• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs/14kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.

• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.

• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.

• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.

• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.

• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time. Working outside hangers in changing locations.

• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

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