Entry-Level Production Control Analyst: Aerospace Impact

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a manufacturing operations professional to analyze and optimize methods, equipment, facilities and labor to meet production goals.

The role collaborates with Spirit Commercial and Boeing to drive efficiency on the shop floor. You will develop schedules, evaluate capacity, and present performance data to leadership, applying engineering principles and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in facilitating meetings and presenting data clearly to various stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Experience with shop floor planning, including build plan and sequenced manufacturing schedules.
• Proficient in SAP and other systems; tech-savvy with strong skills in Microsoft suite.
• Experience developing labor hour and overtime plans.
• Aerospace or production control experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize methods, equipment, facilities, and labor to ensure efficient use of resources and meet production goals
• Evaluate capacity, processes, and products; recommend and implement improvements to support operational effectiveness
• Assess the impact of process changes on budgets; develop labor standards and maintain accurate performance and cost data
• Develop shop schedules and capacity plans; manage layout planning and implementation of manufacturing processes
• Present performance data to manufacturing leadership; collaborate with cross-functional teams and tooling to align resources
• Apply technical principles independently within established guidelines, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Data presentation

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a manufacturing operations professional to analyze and optimize methods, equipment, facilities and labor to meet production goals.

The role collaborates with Spirit Commercial and Boeing to drive efficiency on the shop floor. You will develop schedules, evaluate capacity, and present performance data to leadership, applying engineering principles and continuous improvement.