Airbus Americas
Director AOS and Performance Management
Airbus Americas, Kinston, North Carolina, United States, 28504
Location
United States, North Carolina, Kinston
Company Airbus Americas, Inc.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at
USCareers@airbus.com .
Job Title Director AOS and Performance Management
Job Summary This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction that will establish a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the "Kinston Affiliate"). The Director of Airbus Operating System and Performance Management will be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate and will lead the Digital Operations team to continuously improve business performance using AOS principles based on lean tools.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of high‑skilled AOS Senior Experts at the site.
Manage people development, coaching, and mentoring.
Own the site performance governance process, ensuring the proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators and tracking continuous improvement plans.
Set up and drive governance and steering at executive levels, securing an AOS deployment roadmap and consolidated strategy to support industrialization, ramp‑up, and future rates.
Define overall AOS architecture for a new production line from project phase to entry into service, ensuring consistency across Airbus and aligning a 3‑5 year vision.
Respond to questions about AOS philosophy, strategy, tactics, and MES benefits; promote AOS + MES advantages.
Improve business efficiency by advising plant stakeholders on business priorities and selecting the best AOS standards for new production lines.
Facilitate workshops on topics like Hoshin Kanri, macro‑VSM, kaizen, and other continuous improvement tools.
Run Gemba and shop‑floor exercises with the General Manager, coaching and influencing executive management.
Pilot the first AOS implementation in the new FAL following a “we do, you do” logic.
Lead industrial assessment and diagnosis, supporting AOS standards development, maturity assessment, and solution implementation.
Lead training strategy on AOS for all levels, providing on‑the‑job coaching and developing training programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Business (preferred).
10‑15 years experience in Lean/continuous improvement operations with tangible, sustainable results.
Solid knowledge of industrialization principles, manufacturing processes, and production management.
Experience in project management, including multi‑functional teams and financial aspects.
Demonstrated operational experience in implementing and optimizing industrial systems from conception to management of production processes.
Excellent communication skills, active listening, proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Proven coaching and training competencies with leadership and assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo.
Fluency in local language mandatory; English negotiation level required.
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent preferred.
Eligible for employment in the US.
Benefits
Competitive base salary with incentive compensation, including profit sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
Paid time off, personal time, holidays, and generous paid parental leave.
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage: medical (traditional and high‑deductible), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses through Global Leadership University, with accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility opportunities.
Physical Requirements
Read material on computer screens and engage in office and plant activities.
Occasionally carry up to 30 lbs (14 kg) for training, production issues, or improvement projects.
Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
Push/pull items in office areas; stand for extended periods.
Sit for extended periods at computer and in meetings.
Squat or kneel occasionally to retrieve items from low shelves.
Travel abroad and domestically for extended periods; work in varying production environments.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 also complies with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Employment Conditions Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Employment with Airbus is at will; either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.
Additional Information Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for Airbus's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.
Contact Airbus Americas, Inc. – US - Direct Hire – Professional – On‑site – Improvement & Performance Management
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Company Airbus Americas, Inc.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at
USCareers@airbus.com .
Job Title Director AOS and Performance Management
Job Summary This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction that will establish a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the "Kinston Affiliate"). The Director of Airbus Operating System and Performance Management will be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate and will lead the Digital Operations team to continuously improve business performance using AOS principles based on lean tools.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of high‑skilled AOS Senior Experts at the site.
Manage people development, coaching, and mentoring.
Own the site performance governance process, ensuring the proper drumbeat of agreed Key Performance Indicators and tracking continuous improvement plans.
Set up and drive governance and steering at executive levels, securing an AOS deployment roadmap and consolidated strategy to support industrialization, ramp‑up, and future rates.
Define overall AOS architecture for a new production line from project phase to entry into service, ensuring consistency across Airbus and aligning a 3‑5 year vision.
Respond to questions about AOS philosophy, strategy, tactics, and MES benefits; promote AOS + MES advantages.
Improve business efficiency by advising plant stakeholders on business priorities and selecting the best AOS standards for new production lines.
Facilitate workshops on topics like Hoshin Kanri, macro‑VSM, kaizen, and other continuous improvement tools.
Run Gemba and shop‑floor exercises with the General Manager, coaching and influencing executive management.
Pilot the first AOS implementation in the new FAL following a “we do, you do” logic.
Lead industrial assessment and diagnosis, supporting AOS standards development, maturity assessment, and solution implementation.
Lead training strategy on AOS for all levels, providing on‑the‑job coaching and developing training programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Business (preferred).
10‑15 years experience in Lean/continuous improvement operations with tangible, sustainable results.
Solid knowledge of industrialization principles, manufacturing processes, and production management.
Experience in project management, including multi‑functional teams and financial aspects.
Demonstrated operational experience in implementing and optimizing industrial systems from conception to management of production processes.
Excellent communication skills, active listening, proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Proven coaching and training competencies with leadership and assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo.
Fluency in local language mandatory; English negotiation level required.
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent preferred.
Eligible for employment in the US.
Benefits
Competitive base salary with incentive compensation, including profit sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
Paid time off, personal time, holidays, and generous paid parental leave.
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage: medical (traditional and high‑deductible), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses through Global Leadership University, with accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility opportunities.
Physical Requirements
Read material on computer screens and engage in office and plant activities.
Occasionally carry up to 30 lbs (14 kg) for training, production issues, or improvement projects.
Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
Push/pull items in office areas; stand for extended periods.
Sit for extended periods at computer and in meetings.
Squat or kneel occasionally to retrieve items from low shelves.
Travel abroad and domestically for extended periods; work in varying production environments.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 also complies with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Employment Conditions Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Employment with Airbus is at will; either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.
Additional Information Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for Airbus's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.
Contact Airbus Americas, Inc. – US - Direct Hire – Professional – On‑site – Improvement & Performance Management
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