Operations Supervisor-2nd Shift

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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Supervisor, Operations A320
Second Shift to join our Final Assembly Line based in Mobile, AL.

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for technical leadership along with oversight of all manufacturing activities within the purview of the Station and ensuring effective coordination between the multiple processes supervised. Station responsibility includes the management of all tools and jigs belonging to the Station as well as their maintenance, repair and calibration. As designated act as the deputy for the Business Unit Leader in their absence.

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be 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.

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.

• * 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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly.
Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Responsible for the management of all employees assigned to the Station.
Includes the selection, performance management, identification of development
needs, and employee recognition.

• * Operational Duties 70%:
• * 1. Provide direction and oversight to production activities and monitor the
  progress of the A/C through the Station.
• * 2. Function as a role model and leader in the observance of OSHA rules and
  regulations. Ensure the importance and company commitment to safety is in the forefront of thought and action on the part of every employee.
• * 3. Provide leadership to the Multi-Functional team in the absence of the
  Business Unit Leader.
• * 4. Routinely report and update upper level management on A/C progress
  and alert colleagues to potential problems and solutions. Perform or assign to
  staff analyses on operational issues, improvements and other savings initiatives.
• * 5. Coordinate and communicate Station activities throughout the FAL,the
  management team, other FALs and relevant parties.
• * 6. Insure orders and (work) material availability to guarantee work progress.
• * 7. Apply insight, experience and interpersonal skills in order to achieve
  integration of assigned teams between American and European team members.
• * 8. Proactively identify and resolve problems to prevent disagreements and
  encourage cooperative work relationships. Engage with support staff from
  Quality, Procurement and other specialty areas to improve work flow and
  enhance existing processes.
• * 9. Responsible for the development of manpower forecast requirements based on workload and necessary skill sets required to meet the delivery schedule.
• * 10. Identify, eliminate and, when able, anticipate problems, which occur in the
  manufacturing process, as quickly and as early as possible.
• * 11. Participate and lead Station in achieving the annual objectives (e.g. CI,
  Quality Gates and specific KPIs).
• * 12. Ensure the completion of specified work packages in compliance with…