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.

The Sr Manager is responsible for technical leadership along with oversight of all manufacturing activities within the respective business of Fabrication. Plans, directs and coordinates the policies and procedures for the Fabrication’s operating system and assists in evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures. Recommends changes, when necessary, and assists in implementation of new processes to support the Fabrication sector of the business.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Addressing 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 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…