Manufacturing Manager P-8

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to support the P-8 program in Tukwila, WA! The First Line Manufacturing Manager will provide strategic leadership and overall program management for key elements of the P-8 aircraft program. This role is responsible for driving execution across schedule, cost, quality, and customer commitments while coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives. The manager serves as a senior point of contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers, ensuring alignment on priorities, resolving issues, and supporting the successful delivery of program milestones. This position requires strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to manage complex aerospace program activities in a fast-paced 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’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
1+ years’ experience working with or supporting military aircraft
Demonstrated ability to drive and improve operational KPIs
Ability to work any shift
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.
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

Bachelor’s degree or higher
3+ years of experience in cross-functional leadership, collaborative problem-solving building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication
3+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
Previous knowledge / experience with LEAN
Experience with military aircraft maintenance
Experience with flight ramp operations
Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees
Experience managing a Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU)/hourly union-represented workforce

Responsibilities

Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines
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
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
Manages, develops and motivates employees