Logistics Operational & Project Co-ordinator Internship (12 Months)

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Start date: 6th July 2020

Location: Broughton

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

An exciting new internship has arisen in the Logistics Projects & Operations team. Where you will be given the opportunity to gain real life insights into logistics as well as learn how a successful logistics team operates. You will report to the logistics project manager

Tasks:

During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include;

·  Stakeholder Management – Ability to establish stakeholder networks including identification of decision makers and key players. 
·  Risk & Opportunity management - Ability to identify, assess and response (to reduce/to increase impact and/or probability) to risks and opportunities in his/her area of duty.
·  Interact & Influence - Ability to adapt and use multiple forms of communication styles to ensure that all people/stakeholders are willing and able to follow common objectives.
·  Ability to negotiate & influence using reasoned advocacy in order to gain buy-in as well as using facilitation techniques to manage situations of conflict.
·  Ability to use flexible and adaptable working styles to build and develop effective cross-functional team work.
·  Ability to interact with people of different cultural background in a constructive manner to achieve commonly accepted results.
·  Project Lifecycle Management - Ability to manage a project from initiation to closure including the transition from one project phase to the next.  
·  Ability to define, organize and manage milestones and deliverables.  Ability to build and manage team organisation. Ability to manage interfaces to all relevant functions and projects.
·  Ability to analyze and report project performance and gaps, and if necessary, evaluate possible alternatives / appropriate corrective actions.                                                                                                            
·  To liaise with the shopfloor operational teams and to be the link between operational logistics and projects.
·  To support the operational logistics teams with problem solving and analysis into repeat issues.
·  Customer Expectations & needs

Skills:

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count !

Please note our Internships are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

·  Knowledge of Logistics
·  Trained in Project Management
·  Ability to work effectively in multifunction teams
·  Good and effective communicator
·  Interact and Influence with all stakeholders
·  Good people skills
·  Team worker
·  Analytical and problem solving skills
·  Managing Safely
·  Desire to succeed

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email interns@airbus.com . Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.

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.