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Lean Business Management Placement (12.5 months) in Broughton

Energy Jobline ZR, Broughton, Illinois, United States, 62817

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Job Overview Start date: 17 August 2026 Location: Broughton, North Wales Duration: 12.5 months

Benefits

Salary: £23,400 35 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Onsite working

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Role As an Airbus Operating System (AOS) placement student, you will develop your lean process knowledge by applying the AOS to the A320 and A350 production lines. You will work alongside experienced change management professionals, helping to assist a wide range of Airbus functions, including Safety, Quality, Logistics, Programme Planning, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed Value Stream Analysis with both operational and functional teams to improve the flow of the product through the factory.

Facilitate continuous improvement activities such as Kaizens to identify and remove waste from our industrial system.

Coach both operational and functional leaders to drive standards into the way we work.

Utilize internationally recognized Lean business practices, within the AOS department of the Broughton site, to influence and drive change in an established wing manufacturing facility.

Work autonomously as a Change Agent within a specific business area while gaining exposure to various product lines.

Qualifications

Undergraduate status required for the entire duration of the placement.

Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or equivalent.

Basic knowledge of Lean Management.

Strong ability to work well in a team.

Innovative mindset with creativity and strong analytical skills.

Self‑motivated in managing personal time, goals, and objectives.

Focus on removal of non‑value added activities with a strive for efficiency.

Ability to work autonomously with recognition of when to seek support.

Customer focus and ability to integrate well into the business.

Ability to manage stakeholder expectations & deliver on commitments.

Confident & resilient with ability to challenge the status quo with blue sky thinking.

Excellent communication skills and ability to present to a variety of audiences.

Please inform your graduation date on your application. Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

Security Clearance BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check required. May also need to gain UK SC‑level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Equal Opportunity We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, or belief. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

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