Senior Facilities Leader — 24/7 Aerospace Ops

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. seeks a seasoned facilities/operations leader in Wichita to plan resources, optimize assets and drive cross-functional initiatives across Quality, Assembly, Procurement, and Facilities. You will oversee projects, track metrics and sustain continuous improvements in a high‑scale industrial environment.

The role requires a 2+ year leadership background, manufacturing experience, and flexibility for alternative shifts. Bachelor's preferred; CFMs/SFPs are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing/supervising a team of 20 or more employees.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership/management experience (industry or military).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment over Facilities.
• Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics.
• Experience in working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, Facilities etc.).
• Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status.
• Flexibility working 2nd, 3rd or alternative work week shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and integrate resources necessary for maintaining or improving company assets.
• Analyze and improve facilities methods and conditions.
• Coordinate activities with other company organizations and customers.
• Analyze data using statistics and other tools.
• Recommend and implement continual improvements.
• Develop plans, resolve problems, establish schedules and track progress to maintain or improve buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Oversee the installation, testing, certification, and maintenance of radio frequency systems and electromagnetic facilities.
• Develop scope of work, acquire materials and services, and oversee facilities contracts.
• Maintain historical records.
• Interface with company organizations, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Leadership

Team supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Production metrics

MS Office

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. seeks a seasoned facilities/operations leader in Wichita to plan resources, optimize assets and drive cross-functional initiatives across Quality, Assembly, Procurement, and Facilities. You will oversee projects, track metrics and sustain continuous improvements in a high‑scale industrial environment.

The role requires a 2+ year leadership background, manufacturing experience, and flexibility for alternative shifts. Bachelor's preferred; CFMs/SFPs are a plus.