Aerospace Fabrication Manager: Lead Production

Jobtome; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, a Boeing subsidiary, seeks a manufacturing leader to manage teams across multiple disciplines in Wichita. You will drive on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality and productivity through continuous improvement and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement and Customer teams.

This role requires 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing and leadership, with experience in cross-functional groups and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience
• Experience with cross-functional groups
• Ability to work 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts

Responsibilities

• Manage employees across multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Lead strategies to improve on-time delivery, cost, safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct performance reviews for subordinates.
• Collaborate with support functions on new or changing statements of work and communicate effectively with internal customers to expedite fabrication.
• Apply process management and improvement techniques, using problem-solving skills to develop efficient solutions.
• Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal organizations and external customers for project planning and problem 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

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Team coaching

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering/manufacturing/business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, a Boeing subsidiary, seeks a manufacturing leader to manage teams across multiple disciplines in Wichita. You will drive on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality and productivity through continuous improvement and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement and Customer teams.

This role requires 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing and leadership, with experience in cross-functional groups and shift flexibility.