First Line Manager-Materials Management & Transportation
About The Position
The Boeing Company’s Boeing Global Services organization is seeking a First Line Manager-Materials Management & Transportation in SeaTac, Washington. The manager integrates employee activities across multiple materials management and transportation areas supporting Seattle warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping products to internal and external customers. The role balances daily operations with project execution and process improvement, ensures employees follow policies and procedures, and uses organizational key performance metrics to monitor performance against targets and goals. Building and maintaining relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports is also a priority. The position requires availability to work Friday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Pacific Time. Candidates must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process. The position requires a U.S. Person under the applicable export-control requirements; Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of leadership experience in a team leader, team manager, large-scale cross-functional project or program management, or formal manager role, or completion of Boeing’s internal “Exploring Leadership” course.
- At least 10 years of experience in Boeing manufacturing operations functions, such as Manufacturing, Materials Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain Operations.
- At least 5 years of experience managing or leading people or teams; experience leading both salaried and hourly personnel is preferred in this qualification.
- At least 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- At least 1 year of experience creating and developing strategy plans.
- Must meet U.S. Person export-control requirements.
- Must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process.
- Must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
- Must be available to work Friday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Pacific Time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with an MRP system, materials management, and inventory control.
- Experience in a complex, multifunctional manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience with process improvement, lean manufacturing, 8-step problem solving, or the Boeing Production System.
- Understanding of waste elimination and productivity-enhancing techniques and processes.
- Experience with new product introduction.
- A bachelor’s degree or 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, business, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Manage and integrate represented and non-represented employees’ activities across multiple materials management and transportation areas.
- Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals.
- Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements.
- Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
- Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
- Manage, develop, and motivate employees.
- Balance day-to-day warehouse activities and use key performance metrics to monitor performance against targets and goals.
- Ensure employees adhere to policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
- Eligible employees may have access to programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
