Composite & Bonding Specialist, Sr. Manager

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Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Composite & Bonding Specialist, Sr. Manager to join our team based in Kinston, NC.

• Lead and manage the Operations team in respective areas of coverage within S15 to deliver completely equipped panels, on time, quality and cost.
• Provide direction and oversight into production activities and achieve 10 panels completed to meet rate 7 for all value streams of work.
• Master all elements of the Performance Management Center to include:
• Closely monitor and manage all budgetary requirements regarding consumables consumption, hand tools, and Jigs/Tooling maintenance.
• Address all needs concerning Work Orders, WIP materials management, Design and Work Process questions.
• Responsible for the management of all employees assigned to the Station. Includes the selection, performance management, identification of development needs, and employee recognition.
• Manage and direct aircraft manufacturing techniques, associated industrial processes, industrial planning, organizing around the product and the related procedures.
• Responsible for the development of manpower forecast requirements based on line balancing, activity sequencing of PPCB, and identifying the necessary skill sets required to achieve 95%+ In-station Build.
• Responsible for the prevention and elimination of disturbances in the manufacturing process and monitoring the level of quality output from the team.
• Manage and integrate the activities performed in Fabrication.
• Lead and coach the employees and develop their Leadership skills. Establish expectations for high levels of flexibility in their respective areas and multiple skills requirements for the workforce and Performance Management Centers.
• Actively manage the transfer from Trainers (expats) to employees through succession planning, preparation, knowledge transfer validation, and training.
• Lead and maintain a high level of technical knowledge among the workforce in regard to mobility, turn-over and integration/development of new operators.
• Function as a role model and leader in the observance of OSHA rules and regulations. Ensure the importance and company commitment to safety is in the forefront of thought and action on the part of every employee.
• Support the analysis for the Cost of Non Quality data to identify root cause and eliminate human factor quality defects that occur in the manufacturing/assembly process, as quickly and as early as possible.
• Proactively identify and resolve problems to prevent disagreements and encourage cooperative work relationships. Engage with support staff from Quality, Procurement and other specialty areas to improve workflow and enhance existing processes.
• Collaborate with the procurement function to ensure the acquisition of necessary consumable materials as well as tools and other equipment.
• Coach, Train, and Lead Operations Teams in achieving the annual objectives. Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station, accurate Quality Gate data, and FOT achievement.
• Manage departmental budgets/costs in accordance with AOP objective.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8
  -10 years of experience in aviation manufacturing.
• 5 or more years of experience in a leadership position.
• Experience in a multicultural work environment.
• Experience with Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information.
• Have an aptitude to plan and organize to ensure the attainment of results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to…