Back Shops, Ops. Supervisor 3rd Shift

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for Back Shops, Support Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL.

The candidate will be responsible for the effective organization and production of assigned shops or teams. Responsible for performance and improvements of budgets, schedules, worker utilization, and quality.

Sub-Contracting: 10%

• Ensure compliance with the schedule, established priorities, the quality of the services, and supporting sub-contractors as required within the contract limitations.
• Maintain close working relationships with the sub-contractor(s) to ensure open and clear communication.
• Complete forms and records pertaining to the sub-contracting activities.
• Coordinate efforts within the Airbus organization to provide necessary material, documentation and support to the sub-contractor as required. Principal departments include: ME, Engineering, Production, Finance, Logistics, Procurement and QA.
• Analyze KPIs to ensure on time, on cost, and on quality performances. Propose, implement and monitor corrective actions as needed.

Back Shops, Tool Shops, Misc. Support Operations: 75%

• Able to analyze issues and propose solutions to recover schedules in case of discrepancies, deviations, etc.
• Analyze KPIs to ensure on time, on cost, and on quality performances. Propose, implement and monitor corrective actions as needed.
• Participate in the review of administrative activities such as billing activity, audits, process validation, training, tooling, review and distribution of technical data, etc.
• Report details of tasks including inputs/outputs to Management.
• Support the Technical Team(s) within CNC Machining and Sheet Metal Fabrication Shops, Composite Repairs, ADU Shops General Activities, Aircraft Battery Service Shop, 3D Printing/Model Shop, Metal and Composite Graphics.

Other duties as assigned: 15%

• Adhere to all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.
• Follow and encourage safety by using applicable PPE, meeting and exceeding safety requirements.
• Maintain focus on safety, teamwork, quality and customer support.
• Participate in process improvement, root cause analysis, 5S, and all applicable tools improving workload, quality, and safety and reducing cycle times.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Science, Mechanical, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering or related field preferred. Relevant experience in lieu of degree or a combination thereof considered.
• Experience:
  
  5 years aerospace manufacturing experience in a leadership role or equivalent manufacturing experience in management/technical background.
• Knowledge and familiarity with aerospace/ISO drawings, specifications, and other technical data necessary for aircraft parts completion.
• Must communicate well and work effectively with hourly teams, various levels of management, and other departments.
• Strong knowledge and experience in machining, composite repairs and technical knowledge of repair shops.
• Microsoft Office Suite and/or G‑Suite knowledge is a must (certificate preferred).
• Must be a servant leader with proficiency in diffusing personnel conflicts.
• Must demonstrate a respectful and professional attitude towards everybody at all times.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Combine patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot client issues.
• Dynamic, results-oriented problem solver.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Proven adaptability to differing cultural and business environments.
• Compiling data or facts.
• Record keeping.
• Self‑motivated, hard‑working individual.
• Travel: 10% Domestic and International (must possess or be able to obtain a passport/visa).
• Evaluating performance, programs, processes, or events.
• Planning, budgeting, goal setting, or scheduling.
• Creating new ideas, improved ways of working (best practices).
• Excellent analytical skills with the…