AOS Expert Manufacturing Toulouse (m/f)

Job description

AIRBUS SAS

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Contact :
Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site (www.jobs.airbus.com) with your CV (in English) and cover letter attached.
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Description of the job :
A vacancy for an AOS Expert Manufacturing has arisen within Airbus in Toulouse.
Within Industrial Systems perimeter, you will join the AOS France department.

The AOS 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, standardised & sustainable solutions through the Airbus Operating System.
¤ Improving 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 behaviours.
¤ Supervising business improvement / transformation roadmaps, the jobholder will identify which Lean/AOS standards best match the manufacturing areas needs OR trigger new Lean/AOS standards definition.
¤ 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.
¤ Promoting the use of internal good practices and external benchmarking by acting transversally with the extended manufacturing communities.

Task & accountabilities :
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

¤ Develop new 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
¤ Define / update the required competence model for the standards.
¤ Pilot the lean/AOS standards first implementations in the plant/FAL following the AOS deployment strategy with a 'we do, you do' logic.
¤ Assess standard implementation is at the right level through the implementation checklist
¤ Advise stakeholders
¤ Provide knowledge transfer in dedicated manufacturing areas/populations to local plant/FAL teams (from business managers to change agents)
¤ Assess plant/FAL industrial maturity through the Airbus Industrial assessment (including operation performance & AOS standard adherence)
¤ Lead or contribute dedicated Airbus Task forces through AOS stream: diagnostic, solution definition and implementation, results demonstration
¤ Contribute to key project with Lean/AOS skills & competences in the frame on ad hoc Top Management Request (Head of Function, COO, CEO) to ensure project outcomes are delivering tangible benefits for the company and enabling sustainable and long term performance.

Required skills :
We are looking for the following skills and experience:

¤ Educated to a 5 years degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
¤ Solid knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, production management and industrialization principles.
¤ Proven experience in lean/continuous improvement projects demonstrating tangible & sustainable results
¤ Experienced in project management, including multifunctional 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 pro-active approach to problem solving & decision making
¤ Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo
¤ Negotiation level of English & French

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.