A320 FAL Short/Mid Term Planning Manager II - Local +

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for A320 FAL Short/Mid Term Planning Manager II - Local +  to join our FAL  based in Mobile, AL

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The A320 FAL Operational Planning ManagerII is responsible for overseeing both short-term (0-4 weeks) and mid-term (0-12 months) operational planning for the A320 assembly line, with a focus on ensuring efficient production flow and on-time delivery. This role involves the strategic management of production schedules, as well as the coordination of aircraft movements and resolution of production bottlenecks. This role leads the development of planning scenarios to meet monthly and yearly FOT/TOT targets, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to prevent disruptions. A key responsibility is optimizing resource utilization, including manpower, hangars, and materials, and addressing urgent issues such as material, engine, and QSR shortages. This role drives cross-functional collaboration and decision-making, ensuring alignment across departments and business goals. Proficiency in the APC Jaguar planning tool and advanced problem-solving skills are essential for navigating complex challenges in a dynamic production environment.             

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:

Primary Responsibilities:

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

• Take ownership of managing and optimizing the 0-4 week aircraft production schedule, overseeing takt lines, completion lines, paint shops, Customer line and aircraft movements to ensure seamless production flow.

• Track and monitor key industrial milestones, adjusting schedules as necessary to meet production targets and ensure timely delivery.

• Coordinate resource capacity (manpower, machines, materials), proactively addressing and resolving production bottlenecks to maintain operational efficiency.

• Lead daily MPS/OCC meetings, providing real-time production updates, identifying issues, and driving decisions to ensure milestones are met.

• Manage aircraft positioning and movements across production phases, ensuring strategic alignment with operational requirements and addressing conflicts.

• Resolve complex conflicts with the A220 program, FAL and customer line operations regarding resource allocation and aircraft positioning.

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

  • Lead the analysis of production lead-time, milestones, and KPIs to identify risks and provide actionable insights, driving proactive decision-making.

  • Spearhead the development and maintenance of tactical plans using APC Jaguar, ensuring full alignment with FOT and delivery forecasts.

  • Adjust and refine plans based on production challenges, customer needs, and supply chain issues, ensuring priority is given to meeting production targets.

  • Lead weekly/monthly MPS routines, guiding the adjustment of production schedules, takt times, and delivery requirements to support strategic goals.

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

  • Take a leadership role in reporting aircraft status (WIP, deliveries, etc.) and coordinating performance communication across teams, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.

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

• Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring planning accuracy across departments (FALs, Procurement, Engineering, Finance), and supporting critical decision-making processes.

• Proactively manage crisis situations, such as material shortages or production delays, by providing real-time analysis, identifying solutions, and ensuring timely issue resolution to avoid disruptions.

• 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 2- 4 years of experience and minimal 2 years of Airbus planning experience.

• Or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration,  with 5- 7 years of experience as a Planner plus minimal 2 years of Airbus planning experience.

Preferred

• Preferred 5 or more years working as an Aviation operational/program Planner.

• APC Jaguar user. 

Required 

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on operational goals across local and global operations.

• Advanced Problem-Solving: Solve complex industrial and commercial challenges with innovative solutions, driving operational improvements.

• Strategic Meeting Leadership: Facilitate high-level meetings with leadership teams to ensure strategic alignment and progress toward business goals.

• Proactive Issue Management: Anticipate potential issues and implement corrective actions to avoid disruptions in the production process.

• Executive Communication: Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing actionable updates, addressing concerns, and presenting solutions.

• Operational Excellence: Organize and prioritize tasks efficiently, ensuring timely completion of critical projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Other duties as assigned: (5%) 

• Follow all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations. 

• Able to follow and encourage Safety by using applicable PPE, following and exceeding Safety requirements. 

• Must be able to be focused on Safety, Team work, Quality and customer. 

• Able to communicate in writing and verbally to various levels internally and externally. 

• Able to understand specification, regulation and various technical documentation (incl. EASA, FAA regulations).

Travel Required: 

• 10 % Domestic and International.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required:

• Exhibit strong professionalism and ensure consistent adherence to processes and procedures in daily operations.

• Proactively engage with management at various levels to help drive operational success and contribute to team goals.

• Make timely, well-informed decisions with the ability to manage risks and keep operations on track.

• Effectively adapt to different working cultures, building positive relationships and contributing to a productive team environment.

• Take an active role in addressing and resolving operational conflicts, ensuring local solutions remain aligned with the broader organizational strategy.

 

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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