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Airbus has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced individual to join our Edinburgh team as Stores Supervisor, supporting the P-8A Poseidon platform.
Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Airbus partners with multiple agencies to deliver critical support to the P-8A Poseidon - a purpose-built military aircraft equipped with advanced sensors and state-of-the-art mission systems, providing maritime surveillance and response capability to Defence.
About the role
As a key member of the Warehouse and Storage business line, you'll be responsible for delivering skilled resources, tools, and systems to enable high-quality service delivery across the Surveillance & Response (S&R) Program.
Reporting to the Team Lead P-8A Supply Chain, you'll supervise the embedded Airbus warehousing and storage team to support customer operations and program objectives, while ensuring full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. You'll be responsible for liaising with the customer, as well asdriving high performance and continuous improvement within the Airbus warehousing team.
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating and executing warehousing and storage operations to support program delivery
* Ensuring inventory is accurately received, stored, and dispatched in line with program timelines
* Supporting continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process optimisation opportunities
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet supply chain and service delivery requirements
* Operating material handling equipment safely and efficiently
* Monitoring and maintaining accurate warehouse records and systems
* Contributing to a safe, clean, and organised warehouse environment
About you
To thrive in this role, you'll be a collaborative and driven leader, with the ability to navigate high-pressure environments while keeping your team motivated and aligned. You'll also be solutions-focused, detail-oriented, and a champion of continuous improvement.
The skills and experience best suited to this role include:
* Extensive experience (8+ years) in warehouse and storage operations across aviation or related industries
* Proven leadership experience in managing warehouse teams, budgets, and service delivery performance
* Strong working knowledge of warehouse KPIs, regulatory compliance, and Defence supply systems (e.g. MILIS, SAP)
* Deep understanding of warehousing cost drivers and optimisation strategies
* Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and resolve complex service issues
* Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in line with industry standards
Why us
At Airbus, we offer more than just a job. You'll be joining a team committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, lifestyle, and professional growth.
Some of our benefits include:
* Flexible working could include options such as hybrid working, 9-day fortnight and flexible hours - Let us know what flexibility means to you!
* Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
* Generous parental leave entitlements
* Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation
* Novated leasing options with two providers
* Free onsite Physiotherapist
* Free onsite confidential counsellor
* Free onsite parking
* A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning
* Values driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience
* Employee health plans and corporate discounts (via Bupa), access to Defence Health as a DISP member company
Applicants must be eligible to obtain a high-level Australian Government Security Clearance and complete pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and ex-Defence personnel.
About Airbus
With employees at multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus Australia has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus. Airbus Australia maintains the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon, the MC-55A Peregrine and C-130J Hercules transports and the Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130s.
The company supports the ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army.
Airbus Australia delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 500 aircraft through a network of local facilities. The company is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.
If it sounds like a role for you apply now!
Applications close: 24 August 2025
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Airbus Group Australia Pacific is a part of Airbus Group, a global pioneer in aerospace and defence related services whose companies include Airbus, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space, employing more than 1700 people across 19 sites in Australia and New Zealand.
With the largest market share in civilian and military helicopters, the company supports more than 500 Airbus Helicopters and is well recognised as a leading Through-Life-Support provider in military fixed wing and helicopter platforms.
Airbus Group Australia Pacific is a part of Airbus Group, a global pioneer in aerospace and defence related services whose companies include Airbus, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space, employing more than 1700 people across 19 sites in Australia and New Zealand.
With the largest market share in civilian and military helicopters, the company supports more than 500 Airbus Helicopters and is well recognised as a leading Through-Life-Support provider in military fixed wing and helicopter platforms.
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