Operations Supervisor - A320 (2nd Shift)

Job Description

Working Environment

• The role is based on the manufacturing shop floor at Airbus’s Mobile, Alabama facility.
• The facility produces A320 Family aircraft and operates multiple commercial-aircraft production lines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage station employees, including selection, performance management, development, and recognition.
• Direct production activities, monitor aircraft progress, and coordinate station work.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, schedule, documentation, and customer-expectation compliance.
• Act as deputy for the Business Unit Leader and escalation point during second and off shifts.
• Coordinate materials, manpower forecasts, resource allocation, and cross-functional workflow.
• Report progress and operational issues to management and lead problem-solving initiatives.

Continuous Improvement and Training

• Support AOS improvement activities, performance-management processes, quality gates, and action plans.
• Mentor lead technicians and provide workforce development plans and training input.
• Manage employee corrective actions and support career progression.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least four years of aviation or equivalent manufacturing experience is required.
• Two to five years of aviation leadership experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of aviation manufacturing quality and logistics rules is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Systems

• Knowledge of quality management systems, production management systems, and industry safety practices is required.
• Effective English communication, planning, organization, flexibility, initiative, and complex-information handling are required.
• Microsoft Office is required; SAP, MES, and HMS are preferred.
• Domestic and overseas travel may be required, including on short notice.

Physical Requirements

• The role requires extended periods of sitting and standing, walking through production areas, and hearing safety alerts.
• The role may require carrying or lifting items up to 30 pounds and occasional travel on uneven surfaces.

Employee Benefits

• Benefits described include incentive compensation, retirement savings, employee stock ownership, paid time off, parental leave, insurance coverage, and development opportunities.