First Line Manufacturing Manager

Boeing•Mesa, AZ

1d•$111,350 - $150,650•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a First Line Manufacturing Manager to support the Air Dominance Operations team for Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) in Mesa, AZ! This position will require strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have 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 completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly processes and procedures
3+ years of experience in lean processes and initiatives
3+ years manufacturing experience driving improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, innovation and people on production and development programs
This position must 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.
This position requires the 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.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
5+ years of experience in Composite Fabrication
Experience directly supporting a proprietary program
Knowledge working with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices

Responsibilities

Leads a multi-functional team of mechanics responsible for fabrication of various products and processes
Manage employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines, in multiple facilities/locations
Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies
Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, processes and products.
Leads, develops and motivates employees
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners
Promote employee engagement and build an organizational culture that fosters safety and quality performance, improves employee satisfaction and retains and develops a skilled and motivated workforce
Forecasts resource needs, obtains and manages personnel, facilities, equipment, training and tools to meet operating requirements