Manufacturing Tooling Manager

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

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About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to support the Tooling & Emergent Operations (Level K) to join our dynamic team in Berkeley, MO. Position 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. Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

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
• This position 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.

Benefits

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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