F/A-18 SLM Senior Manufacturing Manager

Boeing•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an F/A 18 Service Life Modification (SLM) Senior Manufacturing Manager (level M) to support all aspects of the F/A 18 SLM Program in San Antonio, TX! The F/A 18 SLM Senior Manufacturing Manager will be accountable to F/A 18 Program Director and Program Senior Management, to include Site Leadership for the execution success of the structural modification and repairs work statement on aircraft within the F/A 18 Service Life Modification (SLM) Program. Position Responsibilities: Lead, enable, and oversee the standardized execution of the aircraft structures modification and repair work statements on each aircraft on the program for the desired safety, quality, turn-around time, and cost outcomes Direct and provide guidance to first level managers to ensure the prioritization, integration and execution of the combined work statement and foster the timely resolution of daily issues as they arise Manage the deployment and distribution of mechanics and technicians across each aircraft product line for skill and talent balancing, efficiency, and mission success Champion continuous improvement initiatives to institute a culture of eliminating constraints, continuous innovation, improvement, agile change management and team excellence Manage, develop, and inspire employees and first level managers on the program to create a winning spirit, “can-do” attitude, and a passion for excellence Develop and execute integrated organizational plans, procedures and guide the development of business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives Ensure the availability of technical and support resources to accomplish the daily work Play an active role in the formulation of daily work plans, short term and long-range work plans on each aircraft product line in collaboration with our Industrial Engineering (IE) Create and foster win-win outcomes through the optimum use of our mechanic and technician populations on the program Develop and maintain relationships/partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports Collaborate with functional partners to ensure alignment, seamless integration, constraint resolution and continuous improvement under a single team approach Cost and schedule across multiple F-18 aircraft Responsible for Safety and Quality at a program level Mentoring/coaching of first line managers This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Requirements

8+ years of experience with Aircraft Maintenance/Aircraft Structural Repair
8+ years of experience working at an MRO or Airline Maintenance Facility
10+ years of management experience with Quality or Operations or leading managers / teams in Operations and/or Quality position
10+ years of experience leading teams to execute safety, quality, delivery & cost commitments/targets
Active listening and conflict management skills
An Excellent team player with a “can do” attitude and strong written and oral communication skills
Able to occasionally travel domestically, work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Experience with Fighter Aircraft Maintenance
Ability to use Excel and/or similar data visualization and analysis tool

Responsibilities

Lead, enable, and oversee the standardized execution of the aircraft structures modification and repair work statements on each aircraft on the program for the desired safety, quality, turn-around time, and cost outcomes
Direct and provide guidance to first level managers to ensure the prioritization, integration and execution of the combined work statement and foster the timely resolution of daily issues as they arise
Manage the deployment and distribution of mechanics and technicians across each aircraft product line for skill and talent balancing, efficiency, and mission success
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to institute a culture of eliminating constraints, continuous innovation, improvement, agile change management and team excellence
Manage, develop, and inspire employees and first level managers on the program to create a winning spirit, “can-do” attitude, and a passion for excellence
Develop and execute integrated organizational plans, procedures and guide the development of business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives
Ensure the availability of technical and support resources to accomplish the daily work
Play an active role in the formulation of daily work plans, short term and long-range work plans on each aircraft product line in collaboration with our Industrial Engineering (IE)
Create and foster win-win outcomes through the optimum use of our mechanic and technician populations on the program
Develop and maintain relationships/partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports
Collaborate with functional partners to ensure alignment, seamless integration, constraint resolution and continuous improvement under a single team approach
Cost and schedule across multiple F-18 aircraft
Responsible for Safety and Quality at a program level
Mentoring/coaching of first line managers

Benefits

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.

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