Production Manager

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Boeing Wichita is seeking a front line leader to guide frontline manufacturing teams building critical components for the 737 program. You will develop employees, drive performance, and ensure safe, high-quality production in a fast-paced environment.

Join a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow and lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain in a dynamic aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing or equivalent roles.
• 3+ years in aerospace, aviation, or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead teams and set priorities.
• Working knowledge of Lean or CI principles.
• Ability to work first/second/third shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline manufacturing employees to meet operational objectives.
• Direct daily production activities, ensuring safety and quality.
• Execute production plans and monitor performance.
• Establish clear expectations and promote accountability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain to resolve production issues.
• Coach and develop employee performance.
• Support workforce planning and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related discipline

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We are committed to fostering an environment where every teammate can contribute, develop, and grow.

At Boeing Wichita, you'll have the opportunity to lead teams, develop talent, and contribute to the production of aircraft that serve customers around the world.

You’ll be part of a team committed to:

• People and Leadership: Building an environment where employees are supported, developed, and empowered to succeed.
• Safety and Quality: Maintaining the highest standards in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Operational Excellence: Improving processes, solving challenges, and delivering on production commitments.
• Teamwork and Innovation: Collaborating across functions to achieve shared goals and strengthen manufacturing performance.
• The Future of Aerospace: Contributing to the people, processes, and products that keep the world connected.

At Boeing Wichita, our Operations teams transform complex manufacturing plans into high-quality aerospace products. We are seeking people-focused leaders who can inspire production teams, execute production schedules, solve operational challenges, and drive performance across safety, quality, and delivery.

As a 737 Front Line Leader you will lead frontline manufacturing teams responsible for building critical components and assemblies for the Boeing 737 program. You will play a vital role in developing employees, strengthening team performance, and ensuring production objectives are achieved in a safe, high-quality, and efficient environment.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping shape our culture, develop employees, and drive performance while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

What Youll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline manufacturing employees to achieve operational objectives and build high-performing teams.
• Direct daily production activities for aircraft components, details, and assemblies, ensuring work is completed safely and meets established quality and delivery requirements.
• Execute production plans, monitor performance, and address barriers to achieving safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Establish clear expectations, communicate priorities, and promote employee accountability and engagement.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and maintain workflow.
• Manage employee performance through coaching, feedback, training, and appropriate performance management practices.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, resource allocation, and production readiness to meet business requirements.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles, process management, and root-cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities and enhance operational performance.
• Reinforce a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, continuous improvement, and pride in workmanship.
• Identify and develop future talent to strengthen team capability and support succession planning.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• At least one year of relevant leadership experience, which may include team leadership, acting‑lead assignments, military leadership, project or program leadership, or formal people supervision; alternatively, completion of an approved Boeing internal leadership development course, subject to approval.
• Three or more years of aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience, subject to final qualification approval.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, establish priorities, and execute objectives in a structured operational environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or related process improvement principles.
• Ability to work an assigned first, second, or third shift based on approved business requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Three or more years of experience leading manufacturing or production teams.
• Experience leading or supervising hourly production employees.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, or employee performance.
• Experience coaching employees, managing performance, and developing team capabilities.
• Experience in aerospace assembly, aircraft manufacturing, military operations, or other complex industrial manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline, or equivalent relevant education and experience.

Shift Information

Boeing Wichita operates across first, second, and third shifts. Available positions and assigned shifts depend on approved business requirements. Candidates may indicate their preferred shift and any additional shifts they are willing to consider. Final shift assignments will align with the needs of the business and the approved position.

Conflict of Interest

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

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

Boeing strives to deliver a Total Rewards package that attracts, engages, and retains top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

Specific programs and options may vary based on eligibility factors, including geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $80,000–$120,000

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.

Export Control Requirements:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.