AOS Leader/ Lean Expert

Airbus; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and ESOP

Paid time off

Insurance coverage

Leadership development & mobility

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking an AOS Leader/Lean Expert to join the team in Kinston, NC. This senior role defines AOS strategy, deployment, and governance across production lines, partnering with senior management to drive performance improvements and sustainable manufacturing practices.

The ideal candidate brings extensive Lean/Industrial experience, leadership and change-management skills, and a proven track record in implementing AOS/lean standards on multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent.
• Good communication skills, active listening and a pro-active approach to problem solving & decision making.
• Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Define AOS architecture for a new production line from project phase to entry into service.
• Set up governance and secure an AOS deployment roadmap with senior leadership.
• Lead assessments of industrial maturity and integrate performance with AOS standards.
• Provide training and coaching on AOS deployment to management and shop-floor teams.
• Facilitate workshops on Lean and AOS topics such as Hoshin Kanri and kaizen.
• Coach and mentor plant teams to increase autonomy and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Coaching

Training

Communication skills

Problem solving

Change management

Assertiveness

Education

5 years degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an AOS Leader/ Lean Expert to join our team based in Kinston, NC.

The Airbus Operating System (AOS) Senior expert contributes directly to the Airbus Industrial strategy by defining and deploying ways of working within operational teams with direct contact with key stakeholders. AOS Senior Expert defines the overall strategic approach of the AOS development and deployment, conducts industrial maturity assessments and secures availability of appropriate business solutions, as well as guidance to the local senior management team in the FALs on architecture and priorities related to AOS deployment as well as on performance improvement opportunities.

Meet the Team:

Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. 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:

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, 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 paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, 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:

Deployment 50%:

• Set up and drive governance and steering at all levels (with Senior Leadership Teams), securing an AOS deployment roadmap (architecture, ensure roadmap content) and a consolidated AOS strategy to support the new industrial set up of the line, industrialization, secure the SA ramp up and future rates.
• Define overall AOS architecture for new production line from project phase to entry into service, ensuring consistency of AOS across Airbus and new production line, defining the blue sky/future of AOS and operational roadmap (3-5 year vision)
• Respond to any question in regards to AOS (philosophy, strategy, tactics and technique), understand and promote AOS + MES benefits
• Improve business efficiency and results achievement by advising plant stakeholders at senior manager level on business priorities and how to make the most of the standards, methods and associated behaviors, the jobholder will identify which AOS standards best match the new production line to achieve the benchmark and best in class manufacturing area.
• Facilitate workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations or for training purposes (vision, Hoshin Kanri, macro VSM,, kaizen, etc.)
• Run and facilitate specific Gembas and shop floor exercises coaching and influencing senior management.
• Pilot the AOS standards first implementation in the new FAL following the AOS deployment strategy with a “we do, you do” logic.

Development, Industrial Assessment and Diagnosis 20%:

• Support development of AOS standards to answer the business issues & priorities. As per AOS/Lean brick 6 phase methodology: Stake, Standard way of working, Pilot, Learning solution, Deployment plan and Assessment
• Assess standard implementation is at the right level through the implementation checklist
• Lead assessments of industrial maturity integrating operations performance & AOS standard adherence
• Lead industrial task forces: diagnosis, solution definition and implementation, results achievement
• Advise managers on how to improve performance by running specific AOS diagnosis (Macro-VSM, shop-floor observations, etc.)

Coaching, Influencing and Training 30%:

• Training deployment on AOS for new production line population at all level (Senior Management Team, Management Teams and technician)
• Design and provide on-the-job coaching of the AOS deployment architecture strategy with operational and local teams
• Design strategies for coaching, mentoring & training in regards to change management, Lean and AOS standards/tools
• Provide knowledge transfer in dedicated manufacturing areas/populations to local plant/FAL teams
• Growing the knowledge and autonomy of business managers by supporting the implementation of AOS/Lean standards & continuous improvement solutions in manufacturing areas.
• Facilitate / co-lead / support training development and deployment
• Promoting the use of internal good practices and external benchmarking by acting transversally with the extended manufacturing communities

Your Boarding Pass;

• 5 years degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Solid knowledge and understanding of industrialization principles, manufacturing processes and production management.
• Proven experience (10-15 years) in Airbus Operating System/Lean/operations demonstrating tangible & sustainable results
• Experienced in project management, including multi-functional teams and financial aspects
• Able to demonstrate operational experience in the implementation and optimization of industrial systems (conception phase, implementation, management of production processes)
• Good communication skills, active listening and a pro-active approach to problem solving & decision making
• Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo

Licensure/Certifications:

• Lean six sigma, Master Black Belt or equivalent

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 which 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 computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves. 10. Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.