Production Manager

Spirit AeroSystems

Wichita, Kansas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$71,150–$109,100 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Budget Management, Coaching, Collective Bargaining, Continuous Improvement, Electricity, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Support, Project Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Resolve Customer Issues, Resource Utilization, SAP, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Development, Supply Chain, Tax Credits, Team Player
LOCATION
Wichita, Kansas
POSTED
9 days ago
Overview:

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. 

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities: As a Production Manager, you'll provide leadership, direction, and support to production teams while playing a key role on the shop floor, driving operational excellence and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across all aspects of manufacturing and assembly operations.

 

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
  • Oversee the assembly of complex aerospace structures and sub-assemblies utilizing metallic and non-metallic materials
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, quality requirements, and safety regulations
  • Manage installation and integration of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Customer teams to resolve issues and improve performance
  • Monitor production schedules and resource utilization to ensure customer commitments are met
  • Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
  • Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years of leadership or management experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Flexibility to support alternative schedules or shifts as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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

 

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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About the Company

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Spirit AeroSystems

Whether you're a customer, supplier, current or potential employee, or a community member, Spirit AeroSystems has something to offer you. We are the world's largest supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components. We offer a diverse line of products and services for aerospace design, build, support and spares/repair needs. With manufacturing and business office facilities on three continents, our capabilities are technologically world-class in both proficiency and capacity.Our mission is to provide our customers with high-quality, cost-competitive products and services in the following areas: Fuselages Under-wing components Composites Wings Spares/repairs

INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.spiritaero.com/