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Boeing · 1 month ago

Fabrication Manager

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$71K/yr - $109K/yr

5+ years exp

Boeing is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is seeking a Fabrication Manager for Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. This role involves managing employees across multiple manufacturing disciplines and developing strategies to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality in production processes.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines

Develop and lead strategies to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives

Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct performance reviews for subordinates

Collaborate with various support functions on new or changing statements of work and communicate effectively with internal customers to expedite the fabrication of details and assemblies

Apply process management and improvement techniques, using problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and efficient solutions to fabrication challenges

Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal organizations and external customers for project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement

Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

Manages, develops and motivates employees

Qualification

Aerospace experienceManufacturing environmentLeadership experienceBudgetary responsibilityMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical abilitiesTraining facilitationRelationship managementProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including a manufacturing environment

5+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal leadership role

Prior executive leadership presentation experience and management-level experience reporting to Senior Leadership on department production status

Budgetary responsibility or experience reviewing associated department P&L, as well as experience reviewing, delivering, or monitoring production metrics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and prior experience working with cross-functional groups such as Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Machining

Flexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts

Preferred

Bachelor's degree with 10 years of leadership experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly, or Machining

Prior SAP experience and military management or leadership experience

Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing production atmospheres, including supervising Union employees and aircraft maintenance or machining

Versatile manufacturing and machining experience

Benefits

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.