Job Description

Manufacturing Manager F/A-18

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Manager (K Level) to support the F/A 18 Final Assembly team in Berkeley, MO!

The F/A-18 Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading daily production operations, supporting aircraft build and installation activities, and ensuring team performance aligns with safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. This role provides frontline leadership to manufacturing personnel, coordinates with cross-functional partners to resolve issues, and drives continuous improvement across the forward install process. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, technical understanding of aerospace manufacturing, and the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced production environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines
• Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies
• Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Manages, develops and motivates employees

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 3+ years’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment

• 3+ years’ experience working with or supporting military aircraft
• Ability to work variable shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 3+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
• Experience with LEAN and 5S activities
• Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees

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 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

Travel:

This position may require travel up to 10% of the time

Shift:

The candidate must be able to work any shift assigned

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, 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.

The Boeing Company also provides 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.

pay range: $111,350-$150,650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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