F-15 First Line Manufacturing Manager

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) in Berkeley, MO seeks an F-15 Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to lead production teams and drive process improvements. The role focuses on developing teams, managing resources, and delivering quality outputs on the production line.

The candidate should have leadership experience in manufacturing, plus 1+ year with military aircraft and the ability to work second shift.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a leadership role or completion of Boeing's Exploring Leadership.
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years' experience working with or supporting military aircraft
• Ability to work any shift

Responsibilities

• Manages employees in multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and strategies.
• Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Builds relationships with customers, stakeholders, and team members.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Shift flexibility

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LEAN

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has multiple openings for F-15 Manufacturing Managers (Level K) in Berkeley, MO. This is an exciting opportunity to manage, develop, and motivate high performing teams of employees on the production line.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies.
• Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 3+ years’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years’ experience working with or supporting military aircraft
• Ability to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 3+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
• Previous knowledge / experience with LEAN
• Experience with military aircraft maintenance
• Experience with flight ramp operations
• Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees
• Experience managing a Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU)/hourly union-represented workforce

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

• This role is primarily second shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $111,350 - $150,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 2nd shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.