Facilities Multi-Function - First-Level Manager

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

5d•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 aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
7+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
3+ years leading maintenance, reliability, crane, or asset management programs.
Experience with overhead cranes, hoists, rigging, or lifting equipment.
Knowledge of OSHA and ASME crane standards.
Experience managing contractors and service providers.

Nice To Haves

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
ASME crane inspection training.
CMAA training or certification.
Reliability engineering experience.
Aerospace, manufacturing, shipbuilding, steel, automotive, or heavy industrial experience.
Experience managing large-scale crane fleets (100+ assets).
Knowledge of CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the site’s crane reliability and compliance program.
Establish standards for inspection, maintenance, testing, repair, and operation of cranes and hoists.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME B30 standards, CMAA recommendations, and company policies.
Lead crane-related safety initiatives and risk reduction efforts.
Manage compliance with: OSHA 1910.179, OSHA 1910.184, ASME B30 Series, ASME BTH standards, Applicable state and local regulations
Review crane incidents, near misses, and equipment failures.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Support audits and regulatory inspections.
Maintain asset inventory and criticality rankings for cranes, hoists, and lifting devices.
Develop lifecycle replacement strategies.
Prioritize repairs and capital improvements based on risk and business impact.
Manage long-term reliability plans for crane systems.
Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Monitor PM completion, backlog, and effectiveness.
Develop outage and shutdown plans for major crane repairs.
Review and approve major repairs, modifications, and load testing activities.
Manage crane inspection and repair contractors.
Develop scopes of work and technical specifications.
Evaluate contractor performance.
Support procurement and contract negotiations.
Coordinate third-party inspections and specialized testing.
Develop training requirements for: Maintenance personnel, Inspectors
Ensure qualification records remain current.
Support development of site crane competency standards.
Drive improvements in: Reliability, Availability, Safety performance, Maintenance efficiency.
Lead initiatives involving: Wire rope management, Runway alignment, Modernization projects, Obsolescence reduction, Standardization efforts
Provide technical guidance to maintenance teams and site leadership.
Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority when required.
Present program status, risks, and capital needs to senior leadership.