Manufacturing Manager
About The Position
As a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) in Final Assembly located in North Charleston, South Carolina, you won’t simply oversee production — you will inspire people, build high-performing teams, and directly contribute to delivering world-class airplanes that redefine what’s possible. In this role, you will lead frontline manufacturing teams responsible for building one of the most sophisticated aircraft ever designed. You will shape culture, develop talent, and drive performance across safety, quality, and delivery. You will: Lead and inspire frontline manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment Execute daily production plans that bring the 787 Dreamliner to life Build partnerships with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to solve complex challenges Develop and coach teammates to unlock their full potential and build future leaders Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles and operational excellence tools Foster a culture grounded in safety, quality, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship Help position Boeing South Carolina for continued growth, innovation, and production rate increases This is a role for leaders who want to make a visible impact—every day.
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 in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience
- Ability to lead teams and execute within a structured production environment
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Ability to support variable shifts based on operational needs
- Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of experience leading teams
- 3+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience
- Experience leading hourly employees in a production environment
- Proven track record of implementing Lean or continuous improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire frontline manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Execute daily production plans that bring the 787 Dreamliner to life
- Build partnerships with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to solve complex challenges
- Develop and coach teammates to unlock their full potential and build future leaders
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles and operational excellence tools
- Foster a culture grounded in safety, quality, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship
- Help position Boeing South Carolina for continued growth, innovation, and production rate increases
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
