Shipside Operations Specialist (Production Support)

Boeing • Huntsville, AL

115d • $72,250 - $117,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team in Huntsville, Alabama, as a Shipside Operations Specialist - Manufacturing Captain (Mid-Level or Experienced) and be at the forefront of cutting-edge defense manufacturing. We're looking for skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to help produce Boeing's Patriot Advanced Capability Seeker team — an integral part of the world's most advanced air defense system. Recently, the PAC-3 team was honored as the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama” in the statewide Manufacturing Madness competition.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Operations environment.
• 1+ years of experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting data and managing projects.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work any shift as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Level 3 Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience.
• Experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry and/or the military.
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership.
• Experience using Shipside Action Tracker (SAT).
• Active US security clearance.
• Level 4 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Operations environment.
• 3+ years of experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting data and managing projects.
• Experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements.

Responsibilities

• Use technical knowledge, understanding of process flow, and networking skills to ensure issues are addressed and resolved by responsible support organization.
• Conduct assessments of processes and practices for comparison to applicable standards and criteria.
• Analyze and interpret data.
• Assist organizations in identifying reoccurring and high impact issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action plan to address reoccurring and high impact issues.
• Facilitate ongoing coordination and tracking of open items.
• Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced teammates.
• Represent organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects.
• Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree