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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Site Planner (Paint) to join our team based in Mobile, AL.

The Mobile Site Planner I will support the Mobile Site Planning Team’s mission to integrate, consolidate and advise on the Infrastructure growth and Planning of the Site in line with the A220 & A320 Ramp-ups. The position requires proficiency in a planning tool, proactive decision-making, and effective cross-functional collaboration to align with business goals and mitigate risks across the production process.

Operationally supporting the planning and execution of Supply Chain responsible areas such as Heavy Handling MCA Operations and Paintshop Operational coordination.

Meet the Team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with three total production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment:

On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How We Care for You:

• Financial 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.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Operations planning and logistics control: - 50%

• Tactically plan (2-4 week horizon) and support the day to day operations of the Heavy Handling team.

• Work with A220 Supply Officers to plan, forecast and receive A220 deliveries to the Mobile Site.

• Work with A320 Oversized Transport team (PIT - Functional link in Europe) to align on vessel scheduling and transport media return flows

• Maintain a robust workload model for the Heavy Handling team to feed resource planning monthly governance with the ability to adapt for scenario creation as required

• Ad-Hoc requests to support the Heavy Handling team as required

• Plan material requirements at work station, 10-day look ahead, Pull Signal for delivery to POU

• Interface with Mirabel/Hamburg Procurement Operations for shortage resolution via a Supply Officer

• Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in case of planned shortages (Contingency Plan)

• Investigation in cases of missing parts (including physical coordinated with 3PL)

Site Infrastructure Planning vs Requirements from A220 & A320 Programmes. - 20%

• Ability to visualize Requirements of both Production Programmes vs current Infrastructure planning

• Manage baselines and ability to tell a coherent story on evolution of plans month to month where baselines have changed

• Coordinate scenario generation/ analysis and control of buy-off processes

• General understanding of infrastructure capability in the scope of Aerospace/ Aircraft manufacturing

Crisis/ Issue Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: - 20%

• Facilitate decision making for planning with collaboration from impacted stakeholders in Europe and the US.

• Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure planning accuracy and alignment across departments (FALs, Supply Chain Operations & Procurement, Engineering, Finance).

• Help address urgent issues like material shortages or production delays, assisting in real-time analysis to mitigate risks and support timely delivery.

• Analyze hangar capacity and position needs to support site expansion and long-term planning.

MPS (Master Production Scheduling) – Understand inputs & Outputs from the A220 & A320 Programmes MPS’ - 10%

• Understanding and awareness of Inputs from local areas

• Excel/G-Sheets scenarios/Tactical actualisation

• Provide supporting inputs and assumptions

• Be able to integrate multiple plans (A220 & A320) to conduct scenarios

Your Boarding Pass:

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• A Bachelors' degree in Production Planning, Project management, Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Experience:

• 1-3 years experience in Operations / Manufacturing / Manufacturing planning or other equivalent function

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Demonstrate a core knowledge and understanding of manufacturing planning and processes

• Show an understanding of KPI’s and an awareness of planning assumptions

• Show a good understanding of handling data, including trend analysis

• An ability to influence and challenge others, whilst managing stakeholder expectations

• Demonstrate an understanding of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems (such as SAP) and proficiency in MS Office/G-Suite applications

Communication Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers

• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

• Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives

Physical Requirements:

• 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 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.

• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 20lbs/9kg.

• 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 flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

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Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Production Planning & Scheduling >JF-MA-PP<

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Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Site Planner (Paint) to join our team based in Mobile, AL. The Mobile Site Planner I will support the Mobile Site Planning Team’s mission to integrate, consolidate and advise on the Infrastructure growth and Planning of the Site in line with the A 220 & A 320 Ramp-ups. The position requires proficiency in a planning tool, proactive decision-making, and effective cross-functional collaboration to align with business goals and mitigate risks across the production process. Operationally supporting the planning and execution of Supply Chain responsible areas such as Heavy Handling MCA Operations and Paintshop Operational coordination. Meet the Team:The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with three total production lines for the A 220 and A 320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your Working Environment:On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A 320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A 220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond. How We Care for You:Financial 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. Your Challenges:Primary Responsibilities:Supply Chain Operations planning and logistics control: - 50%Tactically plan (2-4 week horizon) and support the day to day operations of the Heavy Handling team. Work with A 220 Supply Officers to plan, forecast and receive A 220 deliveries to the Mobile Site. Work with A 320 Oversized Transport team (PIT - Functional link in Europe) to align on vessel scheduling and transport media return flows. Maintain a robust workload model for the Heavy Handling team to feed resource planning monthly governance with the ability to adapt for scenario creation as required. Ad-Hoc requests to support the Heavy Handling team as required Plan material requirements at work station, 10-day look ahead, Pull Signal for delivery to POU Interface with Mirabel/ Hamburg Procurement Operations for shortage resolution via a Supply Officer. Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in case of planned shortages (Contingency Plan)Investigation in cases of missing parts (including physical coordinated with 3 PL)Site Infrastructure Planning vs Requirements from A 220 & A 320 Programmes. - 20 ility to visualize Requirements of both Production Programmes vs current Infrastructure planning. Manage baselines and ability to tell a coherent story on evolution of plans month to month where baselines have changed. Coordinate scenario generation/ analysis and control of buy-off processes. General understanding of infrastructure capability in the scope of Aerospace/ Aircraft manufacturing. Crisis/ Issue Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration: - 20 cilitate decision making for planning with collaboration from impacted stakeholders in Europe and the US. Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure planning accuracy and alignment across departments (FA - Ls, Supply Chain Operations & Procurement, Engineering, Finance). Help address urgent issues like material shortages or production delays, assisting in real-time analysis to mitigate risks and support timely delivery. Analyze hangar capacity and position needs to support site expansion and long-term planning. MPS (Master Production Scheduling) – Understand inputs & Outputs from the A 220 & A 320 Programmes MPS’ - 10%Understanding and awareness of Inputs from local areas. Excel/ G-Sheets scenarios/ Tactical actualisation Provide supporting inputs and assumptions. Be able to integrate multiple plans (A 220 & A 320) to conduct scenarios. Your Boarding Pass:Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education:A Bachelors' degree in Production Planning, Project management, Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Experience: 1-3 years experience in Operations / Manufacturing / Manufacturing planning or other equivalent function. Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:Demonstrate a core knowledge and understanding of manufacturing planning and processes. Show an understanding of KPI’s and an awareness of planning assumptions. Show a good understanding of handling data, including trend analysis. An ability to influence and challenge others, whilst managing stakeholder expectations. Demonstrate an understanding of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems (such as SAP) and proficiency in MS Office/ G-Suite applications. Communication Skills Ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers. Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives. Physical Requirements: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 20 lbs/9 kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects. Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs/9 kg. 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 flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

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