First Level Manager-Mfg

Davita Inc.; Mingo (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Oklahoma is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the production of complex aerostructures. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment and a strong background in leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include leading teams for production and ensuring compliance with customer specifications. Candidates with a High School Diploma or GED are required, while an Associate or Bachelor's Degree is preferred. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a leadership/management role for a minimum of 5 years.
• Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems.
• Oversee activities for assembly of complex aerostructures.
• Interface with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

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:

• Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Lead a team of represented employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance.
• Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
• Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
• At least 5 years experience in a leadership/management role
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using SAP
• Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
• Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
• Experience monitoring cost
• Experience managing projects
• Experience with strategic planning
• Experience working with new product introduction (NPI)

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.