Improvement Leader

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Kinston, NC, US
Competitive base salary; incentive compensation in...
Fully remote
8+ years operations experience
Lean manufacturing principles
Shop floor manufacturing experience
Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking an Improvement Leader to enhance operational performance at their Kinston, NC facility. The role requires expertise in manufacturing processes and lean principles, focusing on driving continuous improvement and providing training to team members

Job Summary

  • The Improvement Leader contributes directly to the Airbus Industrial strategy by driving performance and improvement within operational teams.
  • Candidates must have proven shop-floor experience in Manufacturing with a deep knowledge of operational business and lean principles.
  • The role offers competitive base salary, incentive compensation, retirement savings plans, and comprehensive health and welfare coverage.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking an Improvement Leader to enhance operational performance at their Kinston, NC facility. The role requires expertise in manufacturing processes and lean principles, focusing on driving continuous improvement and providing training to team members.

Salary

Competitive base salary; Incentive compensation including profit sharing; Retirement savings plan and ESOP participation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years operations experience
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Shop floor manufacturing experience
  • Industrial engineering background
  • Project management skills
  • Coaching and training capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • APICS basic level knowledge
  • Kepner Tregoe methodology
  • Aeronautical manufacturing basics
  • Change management strategy design
  • International mobility willingness

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
  • 8+ years in operations and lean/continuous improvement projects
  • Current US work authorization required
  • Experience leading multi-functional teams
  • Fluency in English language

Work Rights

Must have current US work authorization

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