Manufacturing Manager

Boeing • Huntington Beach, CA

3d • $98,000 - $147,000 • Onsite

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 will lead one or more departments responsible for aircraft metallic parts fabrication builds and work with site leadership to develop and execute customer-driven work plans and schedule commitments. The role leads Collective Bargaining Unit employees through the fabrication cycle in an emergent spares environment.

The position calls for broad manufacturing or fabrication knowledge and an understanding of related support functions, including Planning, MRP, Liaison Engineering, Tooling, NC programming, Quality, and Supplier Management. The manager also needs detailed knowledge of sheet metal, machining, tube and weld fabrication, chemical processing, heat treat, and painting operations. Strong communication skills, including seeking, speaking, and listening, and a demonstrated record as a safety champion are emphasized.

The role may require working night shift or non-standard work hours. Applicants must complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process and meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Relocation assistance is not negotiable for this position.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program manager, 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.
• Broad-based manufacturing and/or fabrication background and understanding of support functions including Planning, MRP, Liaison Engineering, Tooling, NC programming, Quality, and Supplier Management.
• Detailed understanding of sheet metal, machining, tube and weld fabrication, chemical processing, heat treat, and painting operations.
• Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on Seek, Speak, and Listen, and a proven safety champion record.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must complete the required assessment and satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Previous management or team leader position 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 health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities are included in Boeing’s Total Rewards package.

What This Job Offers

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