Spirit Defense - Manufacturing Senior Manager

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 123,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Kansas is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee planning, development, and control of manufacturing programs. You will ensure performance targets, drive lean practices, and manage a team to meet schedules, quality and cost objectives.

The role requires 6+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance. It offers a comprehensive pay range and benefits. This position is based in Wichita, KS.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a management role in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact with customers and suppliers at all levels.
• Effective planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly customer focused with the ability to liaise at all levels both externally and internally.
• Demonstrated leadership and financial & business acumen.
• Knowledge and experience of lean practice within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, development, and control of the operations business areas in the successful execution of contracts in line with customers schedules, specifications, and cost targets.
• Ensure measurements, control, and systems are implemented to drive operational objectives.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer focus.
• Plan, monitor and control the utilization of human and material resources to achieve programs and drive performance.
• Promote a lean enterprise to deliver agility in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Motivate and develop staff and manage performance in line with business goals.
• Collaborate with HR to maintain productive Labor Union and employee relations environments.
• Provide direction and performance management within the Operations Team.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit (Spirit Defense). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• To oversee the planning, development, and control of the operations business areas in the successful execution of contracts in line with customers schedules, specifications, and cost targets
• To ensure that appropriate measurements, control, and systems are implemented which focus on and drive operational objectives
• To promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer focus
• Plan, monitor and control the utilization of human and material resources to achieve programs and drive performance
• To assist in the promotion, creation and maintenance of a lean enterprise that will deliver organizational agility in terms of quality, cost, and delivery
• To effectively motivate & develop staff and manage performance in line with the business goals
• To work effectively with HR to ensure a productive Labor Union and employee relations environment
• Develop a culture within the Operations Team of teamwork, accountability, customer focus and continuous improvement
• Provide direction and purpose to the employees within the Operations Team using appropriate performance management processes
• Responsible for the effective implementation of Safety, Health and Environment plans for the facility, internal and external
• Ensure regular and effective communications with Operations employees, employee, or Labor Union representatives on local and Global company issues
• Interact and liaise with all external Customers and Suppliers and form constructive relations that support the business strategic intent
• In consultation with HR, implement effective succession planning, people management, development, recruitment, and retention strategies
• Will own the day-to-day performance, quality, delivery, budget, etc. of your team

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• 6+ years of experience in a management role in a manufacturing / operations environment
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required together with the ability to interact and with customers and suppliers at all levels
• Effective planning, problem solving and decision-making skills are also essential
• Highly customer focused with the ability to liaise at all levels both externally and internally
• Demonstrated experience of leadership and financial & business acumen
• Knowledge and experience of lean practice within manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree is preferred

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: $123,300 - $189,050

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. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.