Operations Manager; Business Unit Leader

Job Title

Manager of Operations

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Direct Hire – On Site

Leadership

• Lead and manage the Operations team across all areas of the Flowline to deliver fully equipped, furnished, powered and certified single‑aisle aircraft on time, quality and cost.
• Provide direction and oversight to production activities to achieve 95%+ in‑station build for all value streams.
• Master all elements of the Performance Management Center and monitor budgetary requirements for consumables, hand tools, and jigs/tooling maintenance.
• Address work orders, WIP material management, design and process questions and ground test activities.
• Recruit, select, develop, and recognize employees; manage performance and succession planning for station personnel.
• Develop manpower forecasts based on line balancing, activity sequencing, and required skill sets.
• Prevent and eliminate disturbances in the manufacturing process and monitor quality output.
• Integrate and coordinate activities on the Final Assembly Line (FAL).
• Maintain high technical knowledge within the workforce regarding mobility, turnover, and new operations.
• Ensure compliance with legal, airworthiness, OSHA, and other safety regulations.
• Analyze cost of non‑quality data to identify root causes and eliminate human‑factor defects.
• Collaborate with Quality, Procurement, and specialty areas to improve workflow and processes.
• Partner with procurement to secure consumable materials, tools, and equipment.
• Lead coaching, training, and development of Operations teams to meet annual objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets and costs in alignment with the annual operating plan.
• Document aircraft handover, accurate quality gate data, and first‑time overhead target achievement.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Aviation, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• 8–10 years of experience in aviation manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• 5+ years in aviation production disciplines (mechanics, structure, electrics).
• Experience in a multicultural work environment and with Quality/Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and achieve results in complex environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP, MES & HMS preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and production management systems.
• High degree of flexibility, initiative, and understanding of industry safety practices.
• U.S. work authorization and citizenship.

• Competitive base salary with incentive compensation, including profit‑sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, holidays, and generous parental leave program.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, disability, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Upskilling and development opportunities, including access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses and accelerated development programs.
• National and international mobility options.

Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world on two production lines for the A220 and A320 Family. The Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley opened in 2015, adding a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility enhances the U.S. aerospace industry and supports diverse manufacturing processes.

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