Production Manager – Automated Assembly & Manufacturing

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. 

Key Accountabilities: As a Production Manager, you will lead highly automated machining and advanced manufacturing operations. This role requires direct experience overseeing machining-driven manufacturing processes and is ideal for a hands-on leader with expertise in CNC machining, automated production systems, composite automation, or other precision manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will:

• Lead production teams supporting machining, assembly, and automated manufacturing operations while driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Oversee advanced manufacturing processes including CNC machining, automated fastening systems, trim and drill operations, composite automation, and Automated Fiber Placement (AFP)
• Drive operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives within machine-driven production environments
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve production issues and improve efficiency
• Champion Lean manufacturing principles, workforce engagement, and process optimization
• Support new program introductions, automation initiatives, and production ramp activities
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and employee development

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role
• Direct leadership experience with one or more of the following:
  • CNC machining or advanced machining technologies
  • Automated fastening systems (Broetje preferred)
  • Trim & Drill operations
  • Composite automation
  • Automated Fiber Placement (AFP)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift or alternative schedule as needed and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical, or Business-related field
• Aerospace, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or other highly automated manufacturing experience
• Experience leading projects, process improvements, and production ramp activities
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Union environment experience preferred

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance is available.

We are conducting a national search and encourage candidates with strong machining and advanced manufacturing leadership backgrounds to apply.

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.