Industrial Manager

Job Description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Industrial Manager to join our team in Kinston, NC.

• Interact and influence the Operations & Multi-Functional team in a composite manufacturing and assembly environment.
• Manage an integrated Multi-Functional Team to deliver priorities and work with functional directors to ensure the correct support is in place.
• Monitor and analyze the entire industrial flow in a composite manufacturing and assembly environment to ensure all activities are aligned with operational objectives and quality standards.
• Actively lead, implement, and continuously improve routines and standards according to the Airbus Operating System, using data/pareto analysis to address areas of opportunity.
• Identify root cause(s) of non‑quality and eliminate human‑factor quality defects that occur in the production, manufacturing, or assembly process.
• Continuously improve and reinforce a quality culture.
• Act as a focal point and facilitator for Widebody VSM and central Airbus entities (OM, etc.).
• Contribute to a constant improvement in the working environment for the supplier by ensuring that production facilities address improvement opportunities.
• Establish expectations for high levels of flexibility and “multiple skill” requirements for the workplace and management.
• Lead activities to keep team members motivated and engaged while maintaining a positive team spirit.
• Utilize an MFT to improve workflow and enhance existing processes, with a particular focus on delivery and quality.
• Ensure delivery of finished product in line with agreed quality gates.
• Understand critical path items and bottlenecks that may inhibit our ramp‑up ability.
• Drive actions and improvements to ensure successful completion of quality gates.
• Ensure performance management includes PPC, SQCDP boards, OEE boards, and daily quality gate knowledge transfer and root‑cause analysis.
• Develop resource forecast requirements based on line balancing, activity sequencing of PPC, and identify the necessary skill sets required to achieve committed build.
• Prevent and eliminate disturbances in the manufacturing process.
• Contribute to global ramp‑up governance and identify key enablers.
• Develop dynamic plans to ensure on‑time and on‑quality delivery of finished work packages to internal customers.

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in Industrial Engineering or a similar role.
• Knowledge of production and quality rules in the aviation industry.
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; preferred fluency in another language (French, German, Spanish) is highly desirable.
• Technical proficiency in SAP and Google Workplace.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Leadership ability and ability to convince stakeholders.

5–15% domestic and international travel.

Eligible for employment in the US.

• Onsite: 100 %
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Equipment operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, etc., up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Lifting: able to lift up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods in meetings and while working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces.
• Personal protective equipment: required PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection,…