Sr. Director Site Services

Senior Director Site Services

Airbus U.S. Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Director Site Services to lead, optimize, and scale physical infrastructure and support operations across our Mobile, Alabama manufacturing site.

Position Summary:

Responsible for Site Services activities at the Mobile Manufacturing site to ensure the optimal functioning and reliability of all physical infrastructure. This includes managing building systems, directing Industrial Maintenance and Contracts Management, and overseeing Tool Management, Aircraft Painting, Fueling Operations, Security Services, Fire Protection, Support Shops, and Site Master Planning activities, while providing comprehensive operational oversight across the entire Final Assembly Line facility.

Meet the Team:

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flight lines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life. The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with three production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft.

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:

On 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, 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 generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), 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:

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Facility Infrastructure

• Daily Site Operations:
  Direct day-to-day facility responsibilities for the Final Assembly Line (FAL), ensuring the optimal operational readiness of approximately 3 million square feet of buildings across the 230 acre site. Ensure facility maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and readiness in both office, industrial and people environments.
• Building Systems & Emergency Services:
  Manage critical site infrastructure, including medical systems, elevators, and plant utilities. Provide comprehensive leadership and oversight for site Security Services and Fire Protection.
• Industrial Maintenance & Specialized Support:
  Oversee integrated Industrial Maintenance and Contracts Management, while directing specialized plant services including Battery Charging stations and Fleet Management for the site. Ensure industrial equipment maintains Industrial availability at industry benchmarks.

Industrial Readiness & Technical Shops

• Production Support Shops:
  Direct and optimize operations across all core support shops, ensuring high-quality execution in Composite Repair, Metal Machining, and Aircraft Painting.
• Tooling & Calibration:
  Maintain total accountability for plant Tool Management, including strict adherence to tool calibration protocols, control standards, and rate readiness support.

​Strategic Project Management & Business Improvement

• Capital Project Leadership:
  Act as the local Site Project Manager and Lead for major infrastructure and engineering projects (e.g., FAL A320 development). Oversee the concept design, implementation planning, and execution phases to hit technical, economic, and scheduling targets.
• Continuous & Business Improvement:
  Drive a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and high standards. Lead structured Business Improvement initiatives to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and elevate overall performance of shared services.
• Dual-Matrix Coordination:
  Manage temporary dual-reporting matrix structures during active project phases, acting as the primary…