AOS - Lean Improvement/Expert...Airbus Americas, Inc. • Kinston, North Carolina, US
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AOS - Lean Improvement / Expert...
Airbus Americas, Inc. • Kinston, North Carolina, US
1 day ago
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- Full-time
Job descriptionFinancial 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. Contribute directly to the Airbus industrial strategy by defining and deploying ways of working within operational teams and influencing plant management teams (CDT, plant managers, HO functions) 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. Deployment of business improvement / transformation road maps, the jobholder will identify which Lean / AOS standards best match the manufacturing areas needs OR trigger new Lean / AOS standards definition. Pilot the lean / AOS standards first implementations in the plant / FAL following the AOS deployment strategy with a "we do, you do" logic. Set up and support governance and steering at all levels (with Senior Leadership Teams), securing a deployment roadmap (architecture, ensure roadmap content) and a consolidated AOS architecture strategy Contribute to key projects with Lean / AOS skills & competencies in the frame on adhoc Top Management Requests (Head of Function, COO, CEO) to ensure project outcomes are delivering tangible benefits for the company and enabling sustainable and long term performance. Facilitate workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations or for training purposes (vision, Hoshin Kanri, macro VSM, business VSM, kaizen, etc.) Run and facilitate specific Gembas and shop floor exercises coaching senior management. Support development of Lean / AOS standards to answer the business issues & priorities. As per AOS / Lean brick 6 phase methodology : Stake, Standard way of working, Pilot, Learning solution, Deployment plan and Assessment Assess standard implementation is at the right level through the implementation checklist Lead assessments of industrial maturity integrating operations performance & AOS standard adherence Lead industrial task forces : diagnosis, solution definition and implementation, results achievement Advise managers on how to improve performance by running specific AOS diagnosis (Macro-VSM, shop-floor observations, etc.) Design and provide on-the-job coaching of the AOS deployment architecture strategy with operational and local teams Design strategies for coaching, mentoring & training in regards to change management, Lean and AOS standards / tools Provide knowledge transfer in dedicated manufacturing areas / populations to local plant / FAL teams (from business managers to change agents) Growing the knowledge and autonomy of business managers and change agents by supporting the implementation of AOS / Lean standards & continuous improvement solutions in manufacturing areas. Facilitate / co-lead / support training development and deployment Identify and escalate competence gaps to top management Promoting the use of internal good practices and external benchmarking by acting transversally with the extended manufacturing communities Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering 7-10 years in lean / continuous improvement projects demonstrating tangible & sustainable results Solid knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, production management and industrialization principles. Experienced in project management, including multi-functional teams and financial aspects Able to demonstrate operational experience in the implementation and optimization of industrial systems (conception phase, implementation, management of production processes) Good communication skills, active listening and a proactive approach to problem solving & decision making Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo Fluency in local language mandatory / English negotiation level 10% travel Domestic and International Eligible for employment in the US License / Certification : APICS basic level, Six Sigma / Lean Black Belt, Kepner Tregoe or equivalent preferred Ability and experience to train managers, technicians and operators Deep knowledge and experience of AOS / lean manufacturing and lean management / problem solving Good knowledge and experience in industrial engineering, quality tools, problem solving, logistics engineering and process optimization (APICS basic level, lean / Six Sigma Black Belt, Kepner Tregoe or equivalent) Experience in leading lean manufacturing workshops such as kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, etc. - Experience in operations management within a best-in-class lean environment Coaching skills and experience with communication competences Ability to inspire and give meaning Aeronautical manufacturing basics Capability to design strategies for change management, coaching, mentoring and training Vision : adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions Hearing : able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals. Speaking : able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification. Equipment Operation Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment. Carrying : able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs / 14kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects. Lifting : able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs / 14kg. Pushing / Pulling : able to push / pull items in office areas. Sitting : able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings. Squatting / Kneeling : able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves. Standing : able to stand for extended periods of time. Travel : able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time. Working outside hangers in changing locations. Walking : able to walk through office and production areas, around flightline and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and / or outdoor surfaces.
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Job Description :
Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a AOS - Lean Improvement Expert to join our team based in Kinston, NC.
As part of the team, you will work with the AOS - Improvement / Expert contributes directly to the Airbus Industrial strategy by defining and deploying ways of working within operational teams with direct contact with key stakeholders. With a deep knowledge of lean principles and a proven shop-floor experience in Manufacturing, you will address systemic operational performance issues with piloted, standardized & sustainable solutions through the Airbus Operating System.
How We Care for You :
Your Challenges : Deployment : 50%
Development, Industrial Assessment and Diagnosis : 20%
Coaching, Influencing and Training : 30%
Your Boarding Pass :
Preferred Experience - Knowledge - Skills
Physical Requirements :
Equal Opportunity : Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will . click apply for full job details
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