AOS Lean Leader: Strategy, Coaching & Deployment

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

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.