Airbus Operation System Deployment Expert (m/f)

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

Job summary

Airbus is seeking an Operation System Deployment Expert to join the Central Operations Department in Toulouse. The role focuses on deploying the Airbus Operating System (AOS) across Final Assembly Lines, coaching local teams to optimize resources and reduce waste, and leading Lean transformation projects from diagnosis to delivery.

The successful candidate will bring deep Lean expertise, practical aerospace manufacturing knowledge, and proven change-management and leadership coaching

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

VSM

SMED

5S

Hoshin Kanri

Problem solving

Change management

Leadership coaching

Training delivery

Quality tools

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

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).Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.Take your career to a new level and apply online now!#LI-WE1This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company:AIRBUS SASEmployment Type:Permanent-Classe Emploi (France): Classe H15Experience Level:ProfessionalJob Family:Improvement & Performance Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .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.