Manufacturing Tooling Manager

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

About The Position

The Boeing Company, specifically Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to support the Tooling & Emergent Operations (Level K) team in Berkeley, MO. This role involves leading and managing manufacturing teams to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets. The manager will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, collaborating with engineering, driving continuous improvement, managing resources, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and overseeing personnel training and development. The position requires completion of a Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment.

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 of experience working in a tooling, manufacturing or fabrication environment
3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
3+ years of experience in a customer-facing role
3+ years of experience applying continuous improvement tools and techniques
3+ years of experience with Microsoft office suite
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

Experience with Aerospace tooling and/ or equipment drawings
Experience leading Boeing’s Production Systems
Experience in metal parts fabrication and/or machine shop processes
Experience leading cross functional teams
Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or similar planning software

Responsibilities

Lead and manage manufacturing teams to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets.
Develop and implement manufacturing processes, workflows, and best practices to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Ensure compliance with Boeing’s safety, quality, and environmental policies.
Collaborate with engineering and design teams to support product development and resolve manufacturing issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to reduce waste and improve processes.
Manage resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, to meet production demands.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports for senior management.
Oversee training and development of manufacturing personnel to build a skilled and motivated workforce.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and customer requirements, including FAA/DCMA and other aerospace standards.
Lead problem-solving efforts and root cause analysis for manufacturing defects or delays.