WMP Material Handler

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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a WMP Material Handler (Contract) to join our Final Assembly Line based in Mobile, AL. Reporting to the Manager, Logistics, the Material Planner is responsible for the coordination of all materials required for their respective A220 assembly position’s activities. The WMP Material Handler will also problem‑solve and elevate any issues related to part shortages.

The WMP Material Handler is part of an MFT in situ at the station.

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.

Nearby 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.

• Interface with Mirabel Procurement Operations for shortage resolution via a Supply Officer.
• Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in case of planned shortages (Contingency Plan).
• Investigate cases of missing parts (including physical search coordinated with 3PL).
• General Coordination with 3PL and on‑site workshops as required.
• Coordinate with Operational Procurement on return flow.
• Support departmental adherence to KPIs related to Health & Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• Participate in daily team meetings to address issues impacting Operations.
• Support implementation of procedures and work instructions to support the manufacturing and quality system.
• Actively identify opportunities and support/participate in continuous improvement initiatives, workflow consolidation and OSW inventory, including 5S.
• Support effective communication between Business Units.
• Prepare and issue relevant management reports and ensure visual management tools are maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Diploma in any Material Management, Aerospace or Operations Management‑related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with production assembly, material and work planning, and supply management.
• General knowledge of material and equipment used in the aviation industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shop floor safety and OSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and provide solutions.
• Knowledge of and ability to use and apply LEAN knowledge and techniques.
• Ability to enter and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Google Suite).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Support the Manager, Logistics in the implementation, management, and monitoring of Material Management Work Processes.

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

• Vision:
  Adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions.
• Hearing:
  Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking:
  Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver…