Facilities Project Management

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, seeks a Facilities Project Manager to lead facility layout, infrastructure and capital planning for the Spirit/Boeing Wichita site.

You will manage a team, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and report progress to senior leadership. The role emphasizes collaboration with Quality, Assembly, Procurement and Supply Chain, with a focus on operational efficiency and long-term campus planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 2+ years of experience leading teams or major cross-functional projects.
• 7+ years of facilities management experience.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration in manufacturing.
• Experience presenting updates to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead production facility layout planning, site seating strategy, and infrastructure planning to support operational and production needs.
• Manage and develop a team responsible for facilities planning and coordination activities.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning, project tracking, and reporting for facilities-related initiatives.
• Serve as the focal point supporting Boeing Wichita integration efforts for Global Real Estate and Facilities workstreams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, and Facilities to support site planning and operational initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction for facility-related projects to ensure alignment with business priorities and operational requirements.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for facility improvements that increase operational efficiency and support production growth.
• Support long-term facility planning initiatives and campus space utilization strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project updates

Manufacturing/operational exposure

Communication/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units(\u201cSpirit Commercial\u201d). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

If you are seeking a position with a team that promotes work/life balance, this Facilities Project Management role will be an excellent career step within a company experiencing tremendous growth. You will manage a team of experienced professionals who take accountability for their work - no micromanagement required - and spend part of your time in the office, along with some field time at the Spirit/Boeing Wichita site. If you enjoy dynamic, cross-functional environments with varied responsibilities, you’ll also gain a stable career, excellent benefits, and a collaborative group of professionals to enhance your work life.

Responsibilities

• Lead production facility layout planning, site seating strategy, and infrastructure planning to support operational and production needs
• Manage and develop a team responsible for facilities planning and coordination activities
• Oversee capital expenditure planning, project tracking, and reporting for facilities-related initiatives
• Serve as the focal point supporting Boeing Wichita integration efforts for Global Real Estate and Facilities workstreams
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, and Facilities to support site planning and operational initiatives
• Provide leadership and direction for facility-related projects to ensure alignment with business priorities and operational requirements
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior leadership
• Identify opportunities for facility improvements that increase operational efficiency and support production growth
• Support long-term facility planning initiatives and campus space utilization strategies.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience managing people, teams, or major cross-functional projects
• 7+ years of overall facilities management experience
• Experience leading and developing team members in a professional environment
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or operational environment
• Experience presenting project updates and strategic initiatives to senior leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Knowledge of the Wichita Boeing Campus is a plus
• Experience with facility layout planning, infrastructure planning, or space planning initiatives
• Experience supporting multiple facilities, operations, construction, or capital improvement projects
• Experience working in an aerospace facilities management environment.

Drug Free Workplace

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

Pay & Benefits

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.

We also provide 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: $95,200 - $146,000

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.