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.

Plant Resources Planner and Digital Support (temp Agency)

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

Excellent professional opportunity for a Plant Resources Planning and Digital Support Specialist within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).

We are looking for a qualified and experienced professional in resource planning (Workforce Planning) and digitalization and continuous improvement project management to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the precise balance between operational workload and available resources, managing workforce sizing, and leading strategic digital transformation initiatives. This role will play a key part in our commitment to operational excellence, team well‑being, and plant efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Capacity Analysis: Monitor and assess current workload versus the plant's actual operational capacity.

Operational Forecasting: Analyze medium- and long-term production plans to anticipate organizational movements.

Workforce Sizing: Proactively estimate hiring needs to ensure an optimal balance between operational workload and available resources.

Headcount Administration and Control

Monthly Reporting: Prepare, review, and present consolidated monthly headcount reports.

Turnover Control: Monitor and reconcile monthly personnel movements, including hires, exits, and internal transfers.

Absenteeism Control: Track and manage absenteeism rates, analyzing operational impact and ensuring required coverage.

Monitoring and Follow-up of Absenteeism Improvement Plans (People Healthy)

Collect monthly absenteeism data at line and plant level (in collaboration with HR) and define projections and trends (forecast).

Support and promote well-being plans to reduce absenteeism at both line and plant level, ensuring root cause analysis and action plans are developed (PDCA - Plan, Do, Check, Act).

Digital Transformation and Financial Management

Digitalization Leadership: Manage and oversee the execution of strategic digital transformation projects within the plant.

Budget Control: End-to-end management, control, and optimization of budgets assigned to technology and digitalization initiatives.

Project Management Support: Provide project management support to the Performance & Improvement Manager.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

Attractive salary.

Collective transport service in some sites.

On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US? #AirbusDiversity

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.

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.

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:

Agency / Temporary

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Improvement & Performance Management

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