First Line Manager-Materials Management & Transportation

Boeing • SeaTac, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a First Line Manager-Materials Management & Transportation (Level K) in SeaTac, Washington. The role manages and integrates employee activities across Seattle warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping products to internal and external customers. The manager balances day-to-day activities, initiates and implements projects and process improvements, and ensures employees follow policies and procedures while meeting organizational goals. The position uses organizational key performance indicators to monitor business performance and places a high priority on maintaining relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.

The manager oversees represented and non-represented employees across more than one area in materials management and transportation; develops and executes project and process plans; implements policies and procedures; sets operational goals; acquires project and process resources; provides technical management of suppliers; and oversees and approves technical approaches, products, and processes. The manager also develops and motivates employees.

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 role requires a U.S. Person for export-control compliance. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not safety-sensitive, does not require a security clearance, and is not contingent upon program award.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project or program management, or formal manager experience; alternatively, 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.
• 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• One year of experience creating and developing strategy plans.
• Must meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
• Must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment to remain under consideration.
• 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.
• Experience with 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.
• Oversee Seattle warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping products to internal and external customers.
• Balance and execute day-to-day operations while meeting organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop and execute project and process plans; implement policies and procedures; and set operational goals.
• Use organizational key performance indicators to monitor whether business operations are meeting targets and goals.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes and provide technical management of suppliers.
• Lead process improvements and initiate and implement projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Manage, develop, and motivate employees.
• Ensure employees adhere to policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed