Supply Chain Operations First Line Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Supply Chain Operations First Line Manager to join our Everett Delivery Center Supply Chain team in Everett, WA.

The successful candidate will lead the Offsite Paint Supply Chain team that is responsible for managing daily operations of all Offsite Paint Suppliers. The team is geographically spread across Puget Sound and California providing onsite support at Supplier locations and ensuring supplier performance to meet the broader airplane paint schedules across all BCA Programs. This unique Supply Chain role has the ability to directly impact Boeing Commercial Airplanes overall business plan performance. In this role, you’ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication and accountability across all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Supply Chain Operations, Global Field Ops, Manufacturing Paint Operations, or related functions. This candidate should have experience communicating and motivating others to meet challenging business goals and objectives; the ability to handle multiple and competing tasks simultaneously; and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities for Offsite Paint Suppliers
• Manages Procurement Agent employees performing activities related to supplier assessment, supplier capability and ensuring suppliers deliver on time and in compliance with Compliance and contract requirements.
• Manages Supplier daily operational performance, rate readiness and quality improvement plans.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with internal & external stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in fulfillment operations, program management, or supply chain management
• 3+ years of experience communicating and collaborating directly with internal or external customers, peers, other employees, and all levels of leadership
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
• 3+ years of experience as a proven leader with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Able to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree
• 3+ years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services
• 3+ years of experience with Global Field Ops, Manufacturing Paint Ops, or other related functions
• Proven ability to execute on commitments
• Experience utilizing strategic decision making to drive business results

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is 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.

At Boeing, 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.  

The Boeing Company also provides 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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range (Level K) $125,100 - $146,400   

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 23, 2025

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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.