Production Manager

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

14d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units. Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, using composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

At Boeing Wichita, the Production Manager serves as a 737 Front Line Leader, leading manufacturing teams that build components and assemblies for the Boeing 737 program. The role develops employees, directs daily production, executes production plans, resolves operational challenges, and delivers safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives in a structured manufacturing environment. The leader works across functions, supports workforce planning, applies Lean and process improvement principles, and builds a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and pride in workmanship.

Positions may be assigned to first, second, or third shift according to business requirements. Candidates may state shift preferences, but final assignments depend on business needs. Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. Post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing when policy criteria are met.

Requirements

• At least one year of relevant leadership experience, which may include team leadership, acting-lead assignments, military leadership, project or program leadership, or formal people supervision; alternatively, completion of an approved Boeing internal leadership development course, subject to approval.
• Three or more years of aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience, subject to final qualification approval.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, establish priorities, and execute objectives in a structured operational environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or related process improvement principles.
• Ability to work an assigned first, second, or third shift based on approved business requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience leading manufacturing or production teams.
• Experience leading or supervising hourly production employees.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, or employee performance.
• Experience coaching employees, managing performance, and developing team capabilities.
• Experience in aerospace assembly, aircraft manufacturing, military operations, or other complex industrial manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline, or equivalent relevant education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline manufacturing employees to meet operational objectives and build high-performing teams.
• Direct daily production activities for aircraft components, details, and assemblies, ensuring work is safe and meets quality and delivery requirements.
• Execute production plans, monitor performance, and address barriers to safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Establish expectations, communicate priorities, and promote employee accountability and engagement.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and maintain workflow.
• Manage employee performance through coaching, feedback, training, and appropriate performance management practices.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, resource allocation, and production readiness.
• Apply Lean manufacturing, process management, and root-cause analysis to identify improvements and enhance operational performance.
• Promote safety, quality, collaboration, continuous improvement, and pride in workmanship.
• Identify and develop future talent to strengthen team capability and support succession planning.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Programs and options may vary based on eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Potential eligibility for a $5,000 State of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

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