Aerospace Fabrication Manager: Lead Teams, Drive Lean

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Boeing Co. in Wichita, KS, seeks a manufacturing leader to guide multi-discipline teams and drive continuous improvement. The role focuses on improving on-time delivery, safety, quality and productivity while coordinating with engineering, quality, supply chain, and customers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace or machining and strong leadership within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to work varied shifts and manage cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Prior experience working with cross-functional groups.
• Flexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Develop and lead strategies to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct performance reviews for subordinates.
• Collaborate with various support functions on new or changing statements of work and communicate effectively with internal customers to expedite the fabrication of details and assemblies.
• Apply process management and improvement techniques, using problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and efficient solutions to fabrication challenges.
• Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal organizations and external customers for project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.
• 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

Aerospace experience

Leadership/management

Cross-functional collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Boeing Co. in Wichita, KS, seeks a manufacturing leader to guide multi-discipline teams and drive continuous improvement. The role focuses on improving on-time delivery, safety, quality and productivity while coordinating with engineering, quality, supply chain, and customers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace or machining and strong leadership within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to work varied shifts and manage cross-functional projects.