Airbus Operating System (AOS) Regional Expert

About the role

Airbus Americas seeks an Airbus Operating System (AOS) Regional Expert to join the Operational Excellence team at the Mobile, AL manufacturing facility. The role focuses on applying standardized lean principles and driving performance‑improvement initiatives across the plant and the broader North American region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and coach senior leadership (SVPs, VPs) and local AOS teams (+20 employees) on lean practices.
• Serve as the primary AOS subject‑matter expert for Airbus Americas and represent AOS Central (Europe).
• Advise site leadership on performance‑improvement opportunities, governance, and regional reviews.
• Lead industrial maturity assessments and formulate strategic recommendations.
• Design, facilitate, and lead training programs and Kaizen workshops in a train‑the‑trainer mode.
• Support AOS digitalization solutions and drive mid‑ to long‑term strategic lean initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of operations management experience in a best‑in‑class lean manufacturing environment.
• Deep expertise in lean management, problem‑solving, and workshop facilitation.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and inspire managers, technicians, and operators.
• Strong baseline knowledge of industrial engineering, quality tools, process optimization, and aeronautical manufacturing.
• Professional certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Kepner‑Tregoe, or APICS are highly desirable.
• Physical ability to work on active shop floors and flexibility to travel across North America.

Required skills

• Lean management
• Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), SMED, 5S, Hoshin Kanri
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Kepner‑Tregoe methodology
• APICS certification
• Industrial engineering
• Quality tools and process optimization
• Aeronautical manufacturing knowledge

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with incentive compensation and profit‑sharing possibilities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work‑life balance policies.
• Access to unlimited e‑learning courses, leadership development programs, and international mobility opportunities.