Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking First Line Manufacturing Managers (K Levels) to support the 787 Dreamliner program based in North Charleston, South Carolina, on a variable shift.

 

You will lead and manage multiple teams in various manufacturing disciplines, ensuring safety, high quality and efficient operations. This role involves collaborating and working with various teams to execute safety, quality, delivery, and cost commitments using the Boeing Production system.

 

Successful candidates will have interpersonal and coaching skills that empower their teams to complete work safely and with First Pass Quality.  We are seeking those who will embrace and champion our Boeing Values and Behaviors as well as maintain a steadfast commitment to our process requirements, our people and our customers.

If you are passionate about leadership, fostering a collaborative work environment and driving continuous improvements, we want to hear from you!

 

Position Responsibilities:   

• Lead teams performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines

• Lead, develop, coach, and motivate employees

• Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures & develop organizational and technical strategies

• Acquire resources, provides technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements

• Develop and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports

• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

• Cross-functional collaboration with multiple stakeholders across the 787 program

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and Incident & Injury Free (IIF) principles

• Lead efforts to maintain compliance, problem solve, mitigate risk and resolve issues to program

• Possess a mindset of safety, quality, continuous improvement & teamwork; Influence the team to exhibit Boeing Values and Behaviors

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment

• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role

• 3+ years of experience advising and influencing managers/non-managers to meet organizational goals

• Ability to optimize organizational structure and operating rhythm to meet strategic goals

• ​Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Willingness and ability to work any shift based on business needs

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of experience using process improvement and problem solving methodologies

• 3+ years of experience with safety processes/procedures in a manufacturing/operations environment

• 3+ years of experience managing Key Performance Indicators within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Manufacturing data

• 3+ years of experience maintaining compliance requirements (e.g. internal processes, FAA, etc.)

• 3+ years of experience in Lean processes and initiatives

 

Shift:

This position is variable shift, meaning you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation.

 

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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.

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

Summary pay range: $102,600 - $125,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 03, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable 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.