Overhead Crane Manager

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 aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of overhead crane operators and support personnel to safely achieve production objectives.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and safe operating procedures
• Drive daily execution by managing workflow, staffing, and priorities to meet customer and operational commitments.
• Conduct regular floor presence (Gemba) to identify safety concerns, remove barriers, and support employees.
• Monitor key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, downtime, and labor efficiency.
• Hold employees accountable through timely coaching, feedback, performance discussions, and recognition.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Shipping, and other departments to ensure efficient material flow and customer service.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, overtime and staffing to meet business needs
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3 years experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or industrial operations.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with overhead crane operations, material handling, or logistics.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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: $71,150 - $109,100

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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