AOS Leader / Lean Senior Expert Job at Airbus (Kinston)

AOS Leader / Lean Senior Expert

Airbus

Location:
United States , Kinston

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a AOS Leader - Lean Senior Expert to join our team based in Kinston, NC. As part of the team, the AOS Leader/Senior Expert will contribute directly to the Airbus Industrial strategy by defining and deploying ways of working within operational teams with direct contact with key stakeholders. AOS Senior Expert defines the overall strategic approach of the AOS development and deployment, conducts industrial maturity assessments and secures availability of appropriate business solutions, as well as guidance to the local senior management team in the FALs on architecture and priorities related to AOS deployment as well as on performance improvement opportunities.

Job Responsibility:

Set up and drive governance and steering at all levels (with Senior Leadership Teams), securing an AOS deployment roadmap and a consolidated AOS strategy
Define overall AOS architecture for new production line from project phase to entry into service, ensuring consistency of AOS across Airbus and new production line
Respond to any question in regards to AOS (philosophy, strategy, tactics, and technique), understand and promote AOS + MES benefits
Improve business efficiency and results achievement by advising plant stakeholders at senior manager level on business priorities
Facilitate workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations or for training purposes (vision, Hoshin Kanri, macro VSM, kaizen, etc.)
Run and facilitate specific Gembas and shop floor exercises coaching and influencing senior management
Pilot the AOS standards first implementation in the new FAL following the AOS deployment strategy
Support development of AOS standards to answer the business issues & priorities
Lead assessments of industrial maturity integrating operations performance & AOS standard adherence
Lead industrial task forces: diagnosis, solution definition and implementation, results achievement
Advise managers on how to improve performance by running specific AOS diagnosis
Training deployment on AOS for new production line population at all level
Design and provide on-the-job coaching of the AOS deployment architecture strategy with operational and local teams
Design strategies for coaching, mentoring & training in regards to change management, Lean and AOS standards/tools
Provide knowledge transfer in dedicated manufacturing areas/populations to local plant/FAL teams
Growing the knowledge and autonomy of business managers by supporting the implementation of AOS/Lean standards & continuous improvement solutions in manufacturing areas
Facilitate / co-lead / support training development and deployment
Promoting the use of internal good practices and external benchmarking by acting transversally with the extended manufacturing communities

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
8-12 years experience in Lean/continuous improvement operations demonstrating tangible & sustainable results
Solid knowledge and understanding of industrialization principles, manufacturing processes and production management
Experienced in project management, including multi-functional teams and financial aspects
Able to demonstrate operational experience in the implementation and optimization of industrial systems (conception phase, implementation, management of production processes)
Good communication skills, active listening and a proactive approach to problem solving & decision making
Excellent stakeholder management skills: listening, negotiation, conflict management, communication and intercultural skills in an international context
Excellent influencing skills and ability to identify interests of different functions involved in the operations/Value Stream Management development and arbitrating them to achieve the best result
Proven coaching / training competencies, Leadership, Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo
Fluency in local language mandatory / English negotiation level
10% travel Domestic and International
Eligible for employment in the US

Nice to have:

Lean six sigma, Master Black Belt or equivalent preferred
Ability and experience to train managers, technicians and operators
Deep knowledge and experience of AOS / lean manufacturing and lean management / problem solving
Good knowledge and experience in industrial engineering, quality tools, problem solving, logistics engineering and process optimization (APICS basic level, lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, Kepner Tregoe or equivalent)
Experience in leading lean manufacturing workshops such as kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S, etc.
Experience in operations management within a best-in-class lean environment
Coaching skills and experience with communication competences
Ability to inspire and give meaning
Aeronautical manufacturing basics
Capability to design strategies for change management, coaching, mentoring and training

What we offer:

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”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program
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
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
Relocation assistance for qualified positions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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AOS Leader / Lean Senior Expert

Airbus

Location:
United States , Kinston

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 22, 2026

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