MRTT Industrial Manager

Industrial and Production Control Specialist

Airbus Defence & Space – MRTT, Getafe/Sevilla

Key Responsibilities

• Industrial manager – key role for overall programme management and responsible for the end‑to‑end definition and execution from bidding phase to delivery to the customer, ensuring that work orders are industrialised on time, the supply chain is ready, manufacturing and parts delivery start, production assembly, integration and testing of all parts in the product, and acting as the interface on behalf of Operations with other organisations (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.
• Supply chain control and prioritisation – control and prioritise material flows from suppliers to the final delivery point in the plant, anticipate material requirements and shortages, ensure availability in line with programme milestones, lead missing parts management and escalation processes, and implement acceleration plans for critical items.
• Upstream coordination with engineering – collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to accelerate demand creation (LAPs, requirement plans, BOM finalisation, etc.) and contribute to the definition of material strategies that reduce lead times and ensure supply‑chain readiness.
• Supplier and stakeholder management – coordinate with procurement and suppliers to secure critical parts on time, manage recovery actions when needed, and work closely with logistics to optimise inbound flows, prioritisation and transportation modes.
• Reporting and 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 to enable fast decision‑making, and 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 in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of end‑to‑end 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.

Compliance: 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.

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