First Line Manufacturing Manager Hot

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 seeking a First-Line Manufacturing Manager(Level K) to support the Composite Manufacturing Center (CMC) Team, based out of Puyallup, WA.  

As a member of the Leadership team, you will continuously lead and develop Manufacturing Teams. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and coaching skills that will further enable our business unit to embrace and elevate the BPS (Boeing Production System) culture, tools and key performance indicators. Curiosity, drive, accountability, focus and an unwavering dedication to see our people and business successful are core to this role.

Quality and Safety initiatives will require the candidate to be fully engaged in a FOD free and clean as you go approach and an IIF commitment to Safety. We are committed to provide our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and inclusion as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect.

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

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment

• 1+ years of experience with continuous process improvement initiatives

• 1+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role

• Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment

• 1+ years of experience mentoring, coaching, guiding and leading team

• 1+ years of experience with Quality Management Systems and/or One Boeing Production System (One BPS)

• 1+ years of experience communicating to employees, customers, peers and all levels of leadership

• Experience using lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement practices and tools

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Union:

This is a Non-Union represented position.

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: $103,700 – $140,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 30, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.