A320 FAL Short​/Mid Term Planning Manager

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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a A320 FAL Operational Planning Manager to join our FAL based in Mobile, AL.

The manager oversees short-term (0-4 weeks) and mid-term (0-12 months) operational planning for the A320 assembly line. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, coordinating aircraft movements, developing planning scenarios to meet monthly and yearly FOT/TOT targets, ensuring resource optimization, leading planning meetings, and resolving production bottlenecks, including urgent issues such as material, engine, and QSR shortages. The role requires proficiency in the APC Jaguar planning tool, proactive decision-making, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

The Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 family. On the shop floor you’ll work with passionate, skilled professionals in electrical, structure, and quality.

Located on the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019.

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation (including profit sharing), retirement savings plan, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and generous parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage: medical (traditional and high‑deductible), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and supplemental benefits.
• Individual Development: Upskilling opportunities through global Leadership University and access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses.

• Short‑Term Planning (0‑4 Weeks) – 40%:
  • Support management and optimization of the 0‑4 week aircraft production schedule.
  • Track industrial milestones, ensuring schedules adjust to meet production targets.
  • Coordinate resource capacity (manpower, machines, materials) and identify production bottlenecks.
  • Contribute to daily MPS meetings/OCC to track progress and report issues.
  • Assist in managing aircraft positioning and movements across production phases.
  • Support resolution of conflicts related to resource and position needs between the A220 program, FAL, and customer line operations.
• Mid‑Term Tactical Planning (0‑1 Year) – 30%:
  • Assist in analyzing production lead‑time, milestones, and KPIs to identify risks.
  • Support the development and maintenance of tactical plans aligned with FOT and delivery forecasts.
  • Help adjust plans based on production issues, customer needs, and supply chain impacts.
  • Support weekly/monthly MPS routines, ensuring schedules adjust based on takt time and delivery requirements.
• Crisis & Issue Management & Cross‑Functional Collaboration – 30%:
  • Assist in reporting aircraft status (WIP, deliveries) and support communication on performance and customer needs.
  • Facilitate decision making for planning of the aircraft with stakeholders in Europe and the U.S.
  • Support cross‑functional collaboration to ensure planning accuracy and alignment across FALs, Procurement, Engineering, Finance.
  • Help address urgent issues such as material shortages or production delays, providing real‑time analysis.
  • Analyze hangar capacity and position needs to support site expansion and long‑term planning.

• Required: Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field with 0‑2 years experience.
• Or Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 3‑5 years recent, proven experience as a Planner, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.

• 3 or more years working as an Aviation operational/program Planner.
• APC Jaguar user.