Production Manager at Airbus

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application please contact us at Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalNotice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish)Job Description:Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Production Managerto join our team based in Kinston NC.Meet the Team:Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor youll 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:The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing specializing in the production of large advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.How We Care for You:Financial Rewards: Competitive pay 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 paid parental leave program.Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical 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 10000 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:Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.Lead a team of represented employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures to meet production requirements and customer acceptance.Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws bolts rivets solder crimping or swaging connectors or adhesives; and testing with mechanical electrical and electronic test equipment.Interfaces with engineering management suppliers and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance.Your Boarding Pass:At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality Assembly Procurement Supply Chain Machining etc.)At least 5 years experience in a leadership/management roleHigh School Diploma or GEDPreferred QualificationsAssociate or Bachelors DegreeExperience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budgetExperience using Microsoft Office SuiteExperience using SAPAbility to work any shift including alternative work weeksExperience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreementsExperience monitoring costExperience managing projectsExperience with strategic planningExperience working with new product introduction (NPI)Physical RequirementsOnsite Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings.Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings deliver information and participate in communications.Equipment Operation (personal computer telephone copies fax machine and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.Carrying: Several times a week able to carry documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.Lifting: Several times a week able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.Pushing / Pulling: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on computer.Squatting / Kneeling: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes but is not limited to Safety Shoes Safety Glasses Hearing Protection Respirators/Masks. Protective GlovesWalking: able to walk through office and production areas around flightline and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.Heights: able to function at heights up to 40 feet. Able to operate moving platforms hydraulic lifts and forklifts.Take your career to a new level and apply online now!A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.#SPTRAThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.Company:Airbus Aerosystems Kinston IncEmployment Type:US - Direct HireExperience Level:ProfessionalRemote Type:On-siteJob Family:Leadership <JF-FA-EM>------Job Posting End Date: 12.30.2025------Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetics pregnancy marital status veteran status or other legally protected addition to federal law requirements Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion demotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetics pregnancy marital status veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.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.Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,Lean,Management Experience,5S,Operations Management,Production Planning,Production Management,Kaizen,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing Experience: years Vacancy: 1