Plant – FLIGHT DECK Leader

Job Description Summary

As Plant FLIGHT DECK Leader you will serve as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, leading the deployment and application of the FLIGHT DECK operating method across the site. You will be responsible for driving lean process integration in line with business priorities while ensuring full alignment with FLIGHT DECK standards and principles.

You will operate in a high-visibility environment reporting hierarchically to Plant Manager and will coordinate a team of lean specialists.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Partner with the Plant Manager to define, prioritize, and execute the plant transformation and business improvement roadmap.

Ensure Plant and Business Unit initiatives are aligned with Avio Aero FLIGHT DECK strategy, standards, and guidelines.

Build the capability of the direct team and the broader dotted-line plant organization through coaching, technical development, and structured growth plans.

Lead the deployment and sustained adoption of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals across plant processes and teams.

Foster a sustainable mindset shift toward continuous improvement and operational excellence through the FLIGHT DECK framework and Avio Aero strategy.

Champion a culture of problem solving aligned with SQDC priorities.

Monitor, with relevant stakeholders, the impact of transformation initiatives on customer satisfaction and key business performance indicators.

Enable the sharing and scaling of successful practices between the central FLIGHT DECK team and the plant.

Qualifications/Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.

Proven track record in Operational Excellence, Lean Management, or Continuous Improvement roles.

Strong expertise and proven technical expertise in Lean tools and methodologies such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kanban, Material Flow, JIS/JIT Techniques, Jidoka, Problem Solving, and Daily Management Systems.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across matrix organizations.

Strong presence and credibility to advise and influence senior leaders and managers.

Ability to work effectively in a matrix and dual-reporting environment.

Strong facilitation, coaching, teaching, and interpersonal communication skills.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect improvement actions to SQDC priorities and business outcomes.

Work Visa, in accordance with local regulations, is required.

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and execution discipline.

Acts as a trusted partner to plant leadership and a credible coach for the broader organization.

Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and problem solving.

Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational rigor.

Leads with energy, resilience, and a strong focus on customer and business outcomes.

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme

Flexible benefits platform

Life and injury insurance

Private medical cover

Employee assistant program

Employee special awards (service and recognition)

Local special agreements and discounts

English and languages training for you and one member of your family

Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No