Production Manager

Spirit AeroSystems; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Tulsa, OK is seeking a seasoned leader to guide a cross-functional team in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures. You will oversee subassemblies, systems installation, and testing to meet production requirements and customer acceptance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers, plus experience in SAP, cost management, and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing/assembly environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility to work 1st/2nd/alternate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
• Oversee fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures to meet production requirements and customer acceptance.
• Ensure completed units via overseeing assembly of components, system installations, and testing with appropriate equipment.
• Interface with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and acceptance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

MS Office

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (Spirit Commercial). 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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
• At least 3 years experience in a leadership/management role
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility working 1st, 2nd and alternative work week shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment5 years experience in a leadership/management role
• Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
• Experience using SAP
• 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)

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 is 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: $71,150 - $109,100