Fabrication Front Line Leader

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and prior experience working with cross-functional groups such as Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Machining
Flexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with 10 years of leadership experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly, or Machining
5+ years managing/supervising teams of 15+ employees and 5 years of leadership/management experience in industry or military settings
Prior executive leadership presentation experience and management-level experience reporting to Senior Leadership on department production status
Budgetary responsibility or experience reviewing associated department P&L, as well as experience reviewing, delivering, or monitoring production metrics
Prior SAP experience and military management or leadership experience
Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing production atmospheres, including supervising Union employees and aircraft maintenance or machining
Versatile manufacturing and machining experience

Responsibilities

Supports and directs various job families to expedite fabrication of details and assemblies.
Applies process management and improvement techniques.
Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to fabrication problems.
Facilitates work teams.
Provides training and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.