First Line Manufacturing Manager - F/A-18

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense is seeking a First Line F/A-18SLM Manufacturing Manager to support its San Antonio business. This role reports to the FA-18 SLM Senior Operations Manager and involves overseeing a diverse team of personnel engaged in ramp, hanger, and serviceability operations. The position is part of the FA-18 Service Life Modification (SLM) team, responsible for modifying and upgrading the Navy's F/A-18 warfighter.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 3+ years of experience performing in a leadership role, formal and/or informal
• 5+ years of experience working with aircraft maintenance and/or modifications
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Navy and F/A-18
• High communication skills
• Project Management experience
• Experience leading a diverse team

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team upgrading and modifying FA-18s for the Service Life Extension Modification Program
• Manage employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines
• Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies
• Acquire resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads 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.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees
• Promote an environment and culture that is safety and quality driven

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees