Lean Business Management Placement

Airbus; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus is offering an internship at our site in the UK, designed for undergraduates for the full duration of the placement. You will contribute to Lean and Operational Management, coaching to operations and functions, and participate in exciting site projects that enable the future of wing production.

The role provides a hands-on introduction to Airbus processes and continuous improvement, with a structured development plan and exposure to Kaizen principles in a real manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Experience or exposure to Lean principles or continuous improvement environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong coaching mindset and willingness to support and develop others.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a drive to identify and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Communication skills enhancement;
• Lean & Operational Management;
• Coaching to operations and functions;
• Exciting site projects enabling the future of wing production.

Skills

Lean principles

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Coaching mindset

Continuous improvement

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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Benefits:

Salary: £24,246

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us:

AOS (Airbus Operating System) is our daily way of working to improve performance.

AOS provides teams with a set of standards (called ‘Bricks’) to manage and improve daily activities through routines that align all Functions.

With a proven impact on performance, they cover all the key aspects that have to be managed in the workplace: Manpower, Machines, Materials, Measurement, Methods (5M) and Environment. AOS defines the best ways of working for all Airbus employees.

Once standards are in place and variability has been reduced, continuous improvement can be applied to raise the performance level.

The aim of ‘Kaizen’ (or ‘change for the better’) is to identify as a team

the pain points or opportunities, define action plans and quickly implement solutions.

AOS is involved in a wide range of business improvement topics, which will give you an enriching and thorough experience as an Intern.

What you will be doing:

• Communication skills enhancement;
• Lean & Operational Management;
• Coaching to operations and functions;
• Exciting site projects enabling the future of wing production.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related discipline;
• Experience in customer-facing roles;
• Experience or exposure to Lean principles or continuous improvement environments;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Resilience and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment;
• A strong coaching mindset and willingness to support and develop others;
• A continuous improvement mindset with a drive to identify and implement improvements.

Additional qualifications (preferred but not essential):

• Completion of Lean-related modules as part of your university studies would be advantageous.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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