Manufacturing Operations Leader

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Boeing subsidiary, seeks a process specialist to lead continuous improvement in manufacturing. Manage OSS teams, develop build plans, and drive root cause analyses to boost quality, safety, and throughput in our Kansas operations.

You will coordinate across leadership, train staff, enforce policies, and apply manufacturing best practices using SAP, CATIA, IVT and Lean/Six Sigma tools to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Ability to develop effective solutions to assembly operations problems through analytical thinking.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects with multiple disciplines.
• Strong communication and initiative to drive innovative solutions and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage continuous improvement specialists focusing on manufacturing best practices.
• Develop new manufacturing build plans and perform root cause analyses.
• Oversee OSS training and staff development to align with company standards.
• Communicate cross-functionally to ensure goals and outcomes.
• Enforce policies affecting sections and subordinate work units.
• Manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure direct reports meet critical schedules.
• Interact with leadership at all levels and staff.
• Lead a team including multi-shift OSS staff.
• Coordinate across the organization to implement changes and resolve issues.
• Lead in solving complex problems using best manufacturing practices.
• Apply manufacturing tools to improve quality and safety.
• Use production metrics to drive decisions and results.
• Develop, control, and report progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

IVT

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Boeing subsidiary, seeks a process specialist to lead continuous improvement in manufacturing. Manage OSS teams, develop build plans, and drive root cause analyses to boost quality, safety, and throughput in our Kansas operations.

You will coordinate across leadership, train staff, enforce policies, and apply manufacturing best practices using SAP, CATIA, IVT and Lean/Six Sigma tools to deliver measurable results.