Senior Materials Management & Transportation Manager

Boeing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 167,450 - 226,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid/unpaid time off

Job summary

A major aerospace company in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Materials Management & Transportation Manager to lead their Production Control team. In this full-time role, you will develop strategies and oversee operational launches to enhance production effectiveness. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in related fields, with strong leadership skills and a background in aerospace or manufacturing environments. The compensation range is competitive, between $167,450 and $226,550 annually, with applications open until January 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Production Control, Materials Management, or Supply Chain.
• Leadership experience in diverse teams with successful project outcomes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational launch of a new Production Control organization.
• Develop organizational strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manage product flow from supplier to completion ensuring quality.

Skills

Leadership in diverse teams

Production Control experience

Materials Management knowledge

Continuous process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Senior Materials Management & Transportation Manager (Level M)

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.

Position Overview

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for a Senior Materials Management & Transportation Manager (Level M) to lead the BDS Materials Management team in Huntsville, AL. The manager in this role will develop cross‑functional partnerships to achieve team and program goals while developing and implementing a Production Control environment that promotes accountability, trust, teamwork, quality and safety.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and operational launch of a new Production Control organization, defining structure, processes, and KPIs to ensure efficient production planning and execution
• Train Mfg. Leaders and ICs in fundamental elements of PC
• Develop and execute integrated organizational strategies, policies and procedures and provide input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
• Acquire resources for organizational activities, provide technical and operational management of suppliers and lead process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports through Seek, Speak, and Listen
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes to drive First Pass Quality
• Manage, develop and motivate employees and first‑level managers for individual and team development
• Assist with driving Boeing’s Production System (BPS) transformation (OneBPS). The position requires someone who can coordinate and gain consensus across the organization horizontally and vertically
• Manage the total product flow from supplier to completion, identifying issues and future challenges based on trends
• Effectively problem solve to address production challenges and improve processes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years work experience in Production Control, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Logistics
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role leading diverse teams, initiatives, or projects to meet business objectives and influence change
• 5+ years of experience leading cross‑functional teams
• 5+ years of experience with continuous process improvement initiatives
• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, assembly and/or aerospace environment
• Ability to work any shift based on the needs of the operation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience in using Lean principles
• 3+ years of experience with Production Planning and/or One Boeing Production System (One BPS)
• 3+ years advising and influencing managers or non‑managers to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems
• Prior experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) on Material Management and Accounting System requirements, with general CAS and FAR regulations
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret – Interim Pre‑Start & Final Post Start.

Conflict of Interest

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

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain top talent. Elements include competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Pay range: USD $167,450 – $226,550. Applications accepted until January 19, 2026.

Shift

1st shift.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Airlines and Aviation
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Defense and Space Manufacturing