A320 FAL Short/Mid Term Planning Manager I

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for A320 FAL Operational Planning Manager to join our FAL  based in Mobile, AL

The A320 FAL Operational Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing both short-term (0-4 weeks) and mid-term (0-12 months) operational planning for the A320 assembly line. This role includes managing production schedules, coordinating aircraft movements, and developing planning scenarios to meet monthly and yearly FOT/TOT targets. The manager ensures resource optimization and on-time delivery by tracking operational progress, leading planning meetings, and resolving production bottlenecks, including urgent issues such as material, engine, and QSR shortages. The position requires proficiency in the APC Jaguar planning tool, proactive decision-making, and effective cross-functional collaboration to align with business goals and mitigate risks across the production process.         

Meet the team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) 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:

Nearby 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. 

Your Challenges:

• Short-Term Planning (0-4 Weeks) – 40%:

  • Support the management and optimization of the 0-4 week aircraft production schedule.

  • Track Industrial Milestones, ensuring schedules are adjusted to meet production targets.

  • Coordinate resource capacity (manpower, machines, materials) and assist in identifying production bottlenecks.

  • Contribute to daily MPS meetings/OCC, helping to track progress and report any issues to ensure smooth operations.

  • Assist in managing aircraft positioning and movements across production phases, ensuring alignment with operational needs.

  • Support resolution of conflicts related to resource and position needs between the A220 program, FAL and customer line operations.

• Mid-Term Tactical Planning (0-1 Year) – 30%:

  • Assist in the analysis of production lead-time, milestones, and KPIs to identify risks and provide insights for decision-making.

  • Support the development and maintenance of tactical plans, ensuring alignment with FOT and delivery forecasts.

  • Help adjust plans based on production issues, customer needs, and supply chain impacts, ensuring priority is given to production needs.

  • Support weekly/monthly MPS routines, ensuring production schedules are adjusted based on takt time and delivery requirements.

• Crisis & Issue Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration – 30%:

  • Assist in reporting aircraft status (WIP, deliveries) and contribute to communication efforts related to performance and customer needs.

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

  • Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure planning accuracy and alignment across departments (FALs, 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.

Your Boarding Pass:

Qualified Experience and Training:

 Education:

Required

• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field with 0- 2 years of experience.

• Or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, with 3-5 years of recent, proven experience as a Planner, preferably in the aerospace or manufacturing industry. 

Preferred

• Preferred 3 or more years working as an Aviation operational/program Planner.

• APC Jaguar user. 

Required 

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams: Demonstrated ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration within local and global operations.

• Attention to detail: Strong focus on the accuracy and thoroughness of tasks, with a creative approach to identifying and addressing industrial and commercial challenges.

• Coordinating meetings: Experience in organizing and leading meetings with diverse teams to maintain alignment, track progress, and ensure that all parties are informed.

• Issue identification and resolution: Ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions to maintain operational efficiency.

• Communication skills: Clear and concise in providing updates, communicating challenges, and presenting solutions to senior teams and stakeholders.

• Time management: Well-organized, able to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

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 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 while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects. 

Lifting: Able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.

Pushing/Pulling: Able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.

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 delivering information. 

Travel: Able to travel domestically and internationally for short periods.

Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrip 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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