Senior Facilities Manager - Industrial

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial is looking for a Senior Facility Manager -Industrial

to join our team based in Mobile, Al

The Senior Facility Manager will provide general & site services cross divisional and multiple sites to ensure and improve work area and to meet customer needs.

Meet the Team:

Working in our Real Estate & Facilities department, it's our mission to help support the position of the facility for success in terms of operations, safety, functionality and technology. Our team supports real estate and facilities operations across the US. 

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, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Contributes to business objectives by providing overall facility services in accordance with accounts’ standard processes and procedures including application of policies and programs, coordination of information. Ensures compliance with portfolio wide initiatives and required local, state and federal laws and regulations that pertain to the operating of facilities (including industrial, manufacturing, hangar/warehouse). 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day management of local FMRE teams, sites, and vendor management, including staff planning to ensure all department objectives are met. (40%)

• Provide regular liaison with outsourced FMRE vendors to ensure resources are properly managed and contributing to Airbus objectives. (15%)

• For every direct report, build actionable and measurable career development plans (5%)

• Maintain high client, customer, and user satisfaction with services provided. (10%)

• Prepare, submit and manage facility budgets with Airbus goals and objectives addressed, track variances and ensure a smooth recovery process. (5%)

• Ensure understanding of and adherence to contract requirements, business management requirements, procurement requirements across the FMRE organization. (10%)

• Partner with FMRE project resources to ensure leasehold projects, build-outs, renovations and expansions are organized and limit disruption to the business. (10%)

• Support company H&S program initiatives and ensure compliance to all assigned tasks and action items. (5%)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Landlords/Property Manager on lease agreement activities as needed.

• Contribute to corporate accreditation programs including ISO 14001 and BMS requirements.

• Technical expert to RFI/CFT process including creating specifications and scope of work statements.

• Provides counsel to FMRE leadership and other related functions such as finance, procurement, HR.

• Participates in the Non-Product crisis management team and provides technical expertise.

• Recommend and manage initiatives to increase and improve service delivery considering both cost and quality.

Your Boarding Pass:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or combination of education and relevant experience. 

• 10 years of Corporate Real Estate/Facilities experience in complex organization with industrial scope.

• 5 years developing and managing a budget subject to external and internal demands and changes.

• 5 years of progressive experience in leadership positions with strong evidence of ability to motivate teams/subordinates and influence senior leadership

• Fundamental knowledge, understanding and application of typical base building equipment and systems found in industrial footprint

• Professional designations through facilities organizations strongly preferred (BOMI, IFMA)

• Working knowledge and application of OSHA, ISO, NFPA, ANSI, and ADA standards required. General knowledge of FAA, EASA, and ICAO standards.

• Available to travel up to 50% domestic

• Authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote:  100% Onsite

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.  

• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.

• Speaking:  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): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 25lbs/11kgs.

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 25lbs/11kgs.

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.

• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice at least Once a Month

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

• Administrative position only PPE required: Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

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