Facilities Equipment Maintenance Manager

Davita Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace industry is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee production flow and asset management at their Wichita, Kansas site. You will utilize your problem-solving skills and leadership experience to enhance process efficiency and ensure reliable operations. Preferred candidates will have significant aerospace manufacturing background and a strong ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Aerospace or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience supervising a team of 20 or more.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports production flow and directs job families.
• Manages maintenance and disposal of assets.
• Facilitates teams and provides training for internal and external communications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Team management

Process management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

• Supports and directs various job families to support the production flow of the product.
• Facilities leadership with the acquisition, modification, maintenance, and disposal of owned and leased assets
• Applies process management and improvement techniques.
• Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions for equipment reliability.
• Facilitates work teams, provides training and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement on building systems and production equipment.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing/supervising a team of 20 or more employees
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership/management experience (industry or military)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment over Facilities
• Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working experience with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, Facilities etc.)
• Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status
• Flexibility working 2nd, 3rd or alternative work week shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
• Prior Military experience (management or leadership)
• Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere
• Understanding of supervising Union employees
• Experience with Facilities maintenance or machining
• Experience working in a 24/7 operations environment
• Ability to coach and develop team
• (CFM) Certified Facilities Manager, (SFP) Sustainability Facilities Professional, or (FMP) Facilities Management Professional certifications.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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