Improvement Leader

Airbus Americas, Inc

Kinston, NC, United States
Fully remote
Lean principles
Shop-floor experience in manufacturing
Operational business knowledge
Contribute directly to the Airbus industrial strategy by driving performance and improvement within operational teams with direct contact with key stakeholders

Job Summary

  • Contribute directly to the Airbus industrial strategy by driving performance and improvement within operational teams with direct contact with key stakeholders.
  • Improve business efficiency and results achievement by advising plant stakeholders at manager and senior manager level on business priorities and how to make the most of the standards, methods and associated behaviors.
  • Airbus offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including financial rewards, work-life balance programs, health and welfare benefits, and individual development opportunities.

Matching Summary

Contribute directly to the Airbus industrial strategy by driving performance and improvement within operational teams with direct contact with key stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean principles
  • Shop-floor experience in Manufacturing
  • Operational business knowledge
  • Continuous improvement tools
  • Driving performance and improvement
  • Lean/AOS standards deployment

Nice-to-have

  • Active listening and proactive approach
  • Coaching and training competencies
  • Leadership and assertiveness
  • Inspire and give meaning
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
  • Proven experience 8+ in operations and lean/continuous improvement projects
  • Experienced in project management
  • Ability and experience to train managers, technicians and operators
  • Extensive experience in operation and manufacturing areas
  • Good knowledge and experience of AOS / lean manufacturing
  • Fluency in English language

Work Rights

Must have current work authorization

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