Manufacturing Manager

Boeing • Huntington Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Global Services (BGS), Supply Chain C13 Quick Response Fabrication Center is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Huntington Beach, California. The manager leads one or more aircraft metallic-parts fabrication build departments and works with site leadership to develop and execute customer-driven work plans and schedule commitments. The role leads Collective Bargaining Unit employees through all phases of fabrication in an emergent spares environment.

The position requires a broad manufacturing or fabrication background and an understanding of supporting functions such as Planning, MRP, Liaison Engineering, Tooling, NC programming, Quality, and Supplier Management. The manager needs detailed knowledge of sheet-metal, machining, tube and weld fabrication, chemical processing, heat treating, and painting operations. Strong communication skills, including the ability to seek, speak, and listen, and a proven record of championing safety are emphasized.

Candidates must complete an assessment as part of the selection process. The position may require second/night shift or non-standard work hours, although the listed shift is Shift 1. The role is not safety-sensitive and does not require a security clearance. U.S. export-control compliance requires the candidate to qualify as a U.S. Person. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas, and relocation assistance is not negotiable.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or format manager; alternatively, completion of Boeing’s internal “Exploring Leadership” course.
• At least 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or fabrication.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) environment.
• At least 5 years of experience reading blueprints and process specifications.
• U.S. Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required for export-control compliance.
• Strong communication skills, including seeking, speaking, and listening, and a proven safety champion record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous management or team leader experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in Supply Chain Management or Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing and fabrication disciplines.
• Develop and execute business plans.
• 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.
• Acquire resources, provide technical management, and lead process improvements.
• Work with site leadership to develop and execute customer-driven work plans and schedule commitments.
• Lead Collective Bargaining Unit employees through all phases of the fabrication cycle.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work are generally available to eligible employees.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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