Airbus Operation System Deployment Expert (m/f)

Airbus; Blagnac; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & profit sharing schemes

Employee savings plan

Staff council activities

Complementary health insurance

Unlimited access to +10,000 e‑learning

Job summary

Airbus is seeking an Airbus Operation System Deployment Expert to join the Central Operations Department in Toulouse. You will lead the Airbus Operating System deployment and coach local teams to optimize resource management and reduce waste.

The role spans FALs and support functions, driving industrial performance across a global aerospace program. Expect to lead Kaizen events, training, and problem‑solving workshops; contribute to digital AOS solutions and standard deployment across teams,

Qualifications

• Solid professional track record in operations management or industrial engineering within a Best‑in‑Class Lean environment.
• Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing methods and tools (Kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, Hoshin Kanri, structured problem‑solving).
• Proven experience in change management strategy, leadership coaching, mentoring, and training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coach leadership teams and drive the 3–5 year AOS roadmap across FALs and support functions.
• Lead major industrial transformation projects from diagnosis to target delivery.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

VSM

SMED

5S

Hoshin Kanri

Structured problem‑solving

Leadership coaching

Job description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Airbus Operation System Deployment Expert - Lean Manufacturing System of Excellence (f/m) to join our Central Operations Department based in Toulouse, France. You will be part of a team developing the Airbus Operating System (AOS) deployment. As part of the Final Assembly Lines (FAL) organization, you will be involved in driving industrial performance and coaching local teams aiming at optimizing resource management and sustainably reducing waste. Your working environment: Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you:

Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

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

Your challenges:

• Coach leadership teams and drive the 3-5 year AOS roadmap across FALs and support functions.
• Lead major industrial transformation projects from diagnosis and solution design to target delivery.
• Conduct industrial maturity assessments and deliver recommendations for operational performance improvement.
• Facilitate and co-lead Kaizen events, Lean training, and problem-solving workshops using a train-the-trainer approach.
• Support digital AOS solution development and standard deployment across support organizations.

Your boarding pass:

• Solid professional track record in operations management, industrial engineering, or production within a Best-in-Class Lean environment.
• Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing methods and tools (Kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, Hoshin Kanri, structured problem-solving).
• Proven experience in change management strategy, leadership coaching, mentoring, and training delivery.
• Practical knowledge of aerospace manufacturing fundamentals, quality tools, and process optimization.
• Negotiation level fluency in English and French (business travel in Europe required).

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Company: AIRBUS SAS Employment Type: Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe H15 Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Improvement & Performance Management

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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