Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

MRTT Industrial Manager

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

A position as Industrial and Production Control specialist has arisen within Industrial team for Airbus Defence & Space in MRTT, Getafe/Sevilla

Key Responsibilities

Industrial manager

Key role for the overall Programme management and responsible of the E2E definition & execution from bidding phase to delivery to customer ensuring: ME industrialize the Work Orders (WO) on time, Supply Chain ready & starts the manufacturing and parts delivery, Production assembly, integration and test all the parts in the Product, being the interface on behalf of Operations with other organizations (Programme, Engineering, Services, Finance, etc...).

Production Control

Ensure the availability of all resources required for production execution: components, industrial means, work orders, etc.
Monitor and support work order management and material need planning, including critical path analysis and recovery actions.
Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure material availability according to plan.

Supply Chain Control & Prioritization

Control and prioritize material flows from suppliers to final delivery point in the plant.
Anticipate material requirements and shortages, ensuring their availability in line with program milestones.
Lead Missing Parts management and escalation processes, ensuring efficient prioritization of critical parts.
Implement and follow up on acceleration plans for critical items.

Upstream Coordination with Engineering

Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to accelerate demand creation (LAPs, requirement plans, BOM finalization, etc.).
Contribute to the definition of material strategies to reduce lead times and ensure supply chain readiness.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with Procurement and Suppliers to secure critical parts on time and manage recovery actions when needed.
Work closely with Logistics to optimize inbound flows, prioritization, and transportation modes.

Reporting & Performance

Monitor end-to-end material status.
Maintain updated Missing Parts lists, backlog visibility, and delivery priorities.

Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs related to supply chain performance.
Provide clear visibility to stakeholders (planning, production) to enable fast decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement in material planning and control processes.

Profile & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
More than 5 years of experience in Production Control, Supply Chain, Procurement or Planning functions.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Knowledge of E2E material flows and Missing Parts management.
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proactive and structured, with ability to work in a dynamic environment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Production Planning & Scheduling

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