Facilities - First Line Leader

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

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 aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
Minimum 2 years of experience managing/supervising a team of 20 or more employees
Minimum 2 years in a leadership/management experience (industry or military)
Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment over Facilities
Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Working experience with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, Facilities etc.)
Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status
Flexibility working 2nd, 3rd or alternative work week shifts

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
Prior Military experience (management or leadership)
Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere
Understanding of supervising Union employees
Experience with Facilities maintenance or machining
Experience working in a 24/7 operations environment
Ability to coach and develop team
(CFM) Certified Facilities Manager, (SFP) Sustainability Facilities Professional, or (FMP) Facilities Management Professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Plan and integrate resources necessary for maintaining or improving company assets.
Analyze and improve facilities methods and conditions.
Coordinate activities with other company organizations and customers.
Analyze data using statistics and other tools.
Recommend and implement continual improvements.
Develop plans, resolve problems, establish schedules and track progress to maintain or improve buildings, equipment, and systems.
Oversee the installation, testing, certification, and maintenance of radio frequency systems and electromagnetic facilities.
Develop scope of work, acquire materials and services, and oversee facilities contracts.
Maintain historical records.
Interface with company organizations, customers, and suppliers.