First-Line Flightline Manufacturing Operations Manager

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a First-Line Flightline Manufacturing Operations Manager (Level K) to join our dynamic team in Berkley, MO. The F-15 Program has an exciting opportunity to join the F-15 Manufacturing & Safety team on the flight ramp and ensure that our air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthiness by overseeing final component installation, systems operation functional testing, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, preflight and postflight checks, release for flight, and preparation for delivery. This role interfaces with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance. As a member of the Leadership team, you will continuously lead and develop the Manufacturing & Safety team for the F-15. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and coaching skills that will further enable our business unit to embrace and elevate BPS culture, driving a deep understanding of the BPS principles, standards, production health, and problem-solving models. We are committed to providing our team with equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, Employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships. This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience in Manufacturing Operations and/or flight ramp operations
• 1 or more years of experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements.
• 5 or more years of experience working with or supporting military/commercial aircraft.
• 5 or more years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal leadership role
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with F-15 platforms
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience.
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project and process plans
• Implement policies and procedures
• Set operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes
• Provide technical management of suppliers
• Lead process improvements
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Manage, develop and motivate employees
• Continuously lead and develop the Manufacturing & Safety team for the F-15

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees