Manufacturing Manager

Boeing • Huntington Beach, CA

2d • 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 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 fabrication cycles in an emergent-spares environment.

The position requires broad manufacturing or fabrication knowledge and an understanding of supporting functions such as Planning, MRP, Liaison Engineering, Tooling, NC programming, Quality, and Supplier Management. Detailed familiarity with sheet metal, machining, tube and weld fabrication, chemical processing, heat treat, and painting is needed. The manager is expected to communicate effectively, demonstrate strong organizational skills and creativity, and champion safety.

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 experience), or completion of Boeing’s internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 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.
• Strong communication skills, including an emphasis on Seek, Speak and Listen.
• A proven safety champion record.
• Ability to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Successful completion of the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Completion of an assessment as part of the selection process; failure to complete it removes the applicant from consideration.

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 execute customer-driven work plans and schedule commitments.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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