PERFORMANCE MANAGER at Airbus in Getafe, Madrid, Spain

PERFORMANCE MANAGER Location: Getafe Area Job Description: An opportunity for an AOS & Performance Management Specialist has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the AOS Operational Excellence and Performance department. AOS (Airbus Operating System) is our standardized framework designed to drive continuous improvement and business performance. Our team acts as the heartbeat of the Getafe Plant, bringing departments together around common goals to ensure a robust flow of products and information. We bridge the gap between strategic objectives (TCO) and operational reality, working closely with the Plant Steering Committee and key stakeholders (Quality, Planning, CDTs) to measure success and implement Lean methodologies that improve our bottom line. RESPONSIBILITIES Define and manage the Plant’s Balanced Scorecard in coordination with the central Performance & Improvement teams to align plant objectives. Orchestrate the Governance model, ensuring the measurement of key KPI indicators and linking Operational Excellence initiatives to plant results. Lead CVAT (Cost, Value, Added, Time) management, including the harmonization, standardization, and analysis of results alongside the production teams. Execute Financial & Operational Planning, supporting OP (Operational Plan) and Forecast preparation, while delivering scenarios and hypotheses for new industrial plans. Drumbeat Monthly Performance Reviews, preparing reporting packs (BSC + PDCA + CVAT) and ensuring effective action plans are created for any identified deviations. Facilitate AOS & Lean transformation by launching Kaizen workshops, participating in assessments, and co-building Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP) with operational teams. SKILLS Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you: Education: Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Experience: Proven experience in Operational Excellence, Plant Performance, or Industrial Controlling. Soft skills: Strong stakeholder management, dynamic spirit, creativity, and a proactive approach to change management. Languages: Fluent level in both English and Spanish. Technical knowledge: Strong data management skills using digital tools such as Skywise, SAP, and Qlik. Valuable / Nice to have: Deep knowledge of AOS standards, Lean/Six Sigma certification, and experience in cross-functional collaboration within complex manufacturing environments. WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AN AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? At Airbus, we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits: Work-Life Balance: Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year and a hybrid model of working when possible. Financial Benefits: Attractive salary, life and health insurance, employee stock options, and retirement plan. On-site Facilities: Free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office. Commuting: Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location. Development: Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment. Social Impact: Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives. 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 Operations SL Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Improvement & Performance Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.