Lead Shipside Operations Specialist (Ship Captain)

Boeing; Ridley Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Ridley Park, PA is seeking a Lead Shipside Operations Specialist (Ship Captain) to coordinate ship-side activities for the H-47 program. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven defect analysis, and continuous improvement to meet cost and schedule targets.

The position requires onsite work and offers a comprehensive rewards package, with pay range and responsibilities aligned to senior operational leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience managing or leading a project.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• MESci experience; aerospace industry or military experience; data collection and metrics reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily tier meetings and drives timely resolution of known constraints.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to resolve issues impacting the production schedule (engineering, part shortages, staffing).
• Analyses defect data to identify origin and root cause; develops corrective actions.
• Develops and executes continuous improvement projects to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Shapes organizational and technical strategies to support production needs.
• Provides input to Program Management on aircraft operations and milestones.
• Maintains relationships with Manufacturing Leadership, Program Management and support teams.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing operations

Lean methodologies

MS Office

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Tools

MESci

Job description

Lead Shipside Operations Specialist (Ship Captain) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Shipside Operations Specialist (Ship Captain) to join our H-47 Operations team in Ridley Park, PA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports daily tier meetings and drive timely resolution of known constraints to responsible support organizations
• Works cross-functionally to resolve issues impacting the production schedule such as engineering issues, part shortages, and staffing constraints
• Analyzes defect data to determine point of origin and root cause, and develop corrective action plans to prevent defect reoccurrence
• Develops and execute continuous improvement projects to help achieve cost and schedule targets as well as overall business goals and objectives
• Develops organizational and technical strategies to support production needs
• Provides input to Program Management teams on aircraft operations and delivery status as well as major aircraft build milestones and critical restraints
• Develops and maintain relationships and partnerships with Manufacturing Leadership, Program Management, and support organizations

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years’ experience managing or leading a project
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements
• Experience working with MS Office Suite, such as Word, Excel and MS Project

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience
• Experience in the Aerospace & Security Industry and/or the military
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
• Experience collecting and analyzing data and generating metrics reports
• Strong analytic, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

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

Work Location: This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is 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.

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: USD $106,250 - $143,750

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement: This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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.

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