Fabrication Manager

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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Why Boeing Wichita?

At Boeing Wichita, you'll have the opportunity to lead teams, develop talent, and contribute to the production of aircraft that serve customers around the world.

You'll be part of a team committed to:

• People and Leadership: Building an environment where employees are supported, developed, and empowered to succeed
• Safety and Quality: Maintaining the highest standards in a complex manufacturing environment
• Operational Excellence: Improving processes, solving challenges, and delivering on production commitments
• Teamwork and Innovation: Collaborating across functions to achieve shared goals and strengthen manufacturing performance
• The Future of Aerospace: Contributing to the people, processes, and products that keep the world connected

At Boeing Wichita, our Operations teams transform complex manufacturing plans into high-quality aerospace products. We are seeking people-focused leaders who can inspire production teams, execute production schedules, solve operational challenges, and drive performance across safety, quality, and delivery.

As a Front Line Leader in Fabrication located in Wichita, Kansas , you will lead the frontline manufacturing teams that produce precision components, details, and assemblies that support complex aircraft programs. You will play a vital role in developing employees, strengthening team performance, and ensuring production objectives are achieved in a safe, high-quality, and efficient environment.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping shape our culture, develop employees, and drive performance while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Position 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
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Customer teams to resolve issues and improve performance
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience
• Prior experience working with cross-functional groups 
• Flexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or business-related field
• Experience leading projects while managing schedules, budgets, and operational objectives
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment and managing collective bargaining agreements

This Is Your Moment to Lead:

Great production leaders do more than meet schedules. They develop people, build trust, solve problems, and create an environment where teams can perform at their best.

If you're ready to lead from the front, develop talent, and make a meaningful impact on aircraft production, we want to hear from you!

Help build the future of flight by joining our team!

Shift Information:

Boeing Wichita operates across first, second, and third shifts. Available positions and assigned shifts depend on approved business requirements.

Candidates may indicate their preferred shift and any additional shifts they are willing to consider. Final shift assignments will align with the needs of the business and the approved position.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

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. 

We also provide 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. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range: $80,000–$120,000

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.  Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. : Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.