Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager Featured

Job Description

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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager (Level L) to support the Skin & Spar Manufacturing Business Unit (MBU) in Auburn, Washington.

This Senior Manager will lead team members and will be responsible for the People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Innovation performance while delivering product to our internal Boeing Programs. In this role, there will be regular interaction with the cross-functional production support team, operations, executive leadership, and regulatory agencies. This position requires strong leadership and people skills, the ability to problem solve, proactively identify issues, and develop and communicate action plans.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages employees and first-level managers performing activities within multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals and objectives.
• Acquires resources for department activities, 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.
• Leads, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience working in an aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and direct reports.
• 5+ years advising and influencing managers or non-managers to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.
• 5+ years of experience using lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement practices and tools in the workplace.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelors degree or higher.
• 3+ years of experience coaching, guiding and mentoring teams.
• 3+ years of experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years of experience with Quality Management Systems and/or One Boeing Production System (One BPS).
• 3+ year of experience effectively communicating with employees, peers and senior leadership.
• Experience in building a culture of safety and quality.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience.

Union Representation Statement

This is a non-union-represented position.

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.

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: 140,600 – 173,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 11, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.