Aerospace Fabrication Manager - Lead Lean & Delivery

Boeing Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Total rewards package

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas seeks a manufacturing leader to oversee teams across multiple disciplines and drive improvements in delivery, cost, safety, and quality.

You will align staffing, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve issues and enhance performance. The role requires 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing with strong leadership and cross-functional experience, including flexibility for 2nd or 3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining in a manufacturing setting.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional groups.
• Flexibility to work 2nd, 3rd, or alternate work weeks.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees in multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Develop and lead strategies to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement.
• Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct performance reviews for subordinates.
• Collaborate with support functions on statements of work and communicate with internal customers to expedite fabrication of details and assemblies.
• Apply process management and improvement techniques to develop efficient solutions for fabrication challenges.
• Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal and external customers for planning and resolution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Customer teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace

Manufacturing

Cross-functional

Shift work

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas seeks a manufacturing leader to oversee teams across multiple disciplines and drive improvements in delivery, cost, safety, and quality.

You will align staffing, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve issues and enhance performance. The role requires 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing with strong leadership and cross-functional experience, including flexibility for 2nd or 3rd shifts.