First Line Manufacturing Manager

Boeing

USA - Mesa, AZ$111,350 - $150,650Full-timePosted 3 days ago

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First Line Manufacturing Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a First Line Manufacturing Manager to support the Air Dominance Operations team for Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) in Mesa, AZ!

This position will require strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads a multi-functional team of mechanics responsible for fabrication of various products and processes

  • Manage employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines, in multiple facilities/locations

  • 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

  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, processes and products.

  • Leads, develops and motivates employees

  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners

  • Promote employee engagement and build an organizational culture that fosters safety and quality performance, improves employee satisfaction and retains and develops a skilled and motivated workforce

  • Forecasts resource needs, obtains and manages personnel, facilities, equipment, training and tools to meet operating requirements

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 of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly processes and procedures

  • 3+ years of experience in lean processes and initiatives

  • 3+ years manufacturing experience driving improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, innovation and people on production and development programs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

  • 5+ years of experience in Composite Fabrication

  • Experience directly supporting a proprietary program

  • Knowledge working with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices

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: This role is primarily second shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

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.

Summary 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 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 2 (United States of America)

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