First Line Manufacturing Manager - F/A-18

BoeingSan Antonio, TX
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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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