Manufacturing Workplace Coach Manager (787 Program)

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 hiring two (2) 787 Manufacturing Workplace Coach Managers (Level Ks) to lead Manufacturing Workplace Coaches (WPCs) across multiple manufacturing business units (MBUs) to successfully serve and assist mechanics, new and existing, to perform their jobs effectively & confidently. In addition, this position is responsible for developing & owning a plan to successfully govern 'Structured on Job Training' (SOJT) across multiple MBUs. These positions will support the Orangeburg, SC, San Antonio, TX and North Charleston/Ladson, SC Boeing sites. Your work location will be Ladson, SC or North Charleston, SC.

You will use interpersonal and coaching skills to help advance the skillset of our manufacturing population by providing lineside support, refreshed skill enhancement centers, and world class training opportunities. Within Manufacturing, we embrace a first pass quality approach to our work and this requires our leaders to be committed to our team members' success. You will be responsible for the development and upkeep of multiple Skill Enhancement Centers (SECs) designed to simulate the production system and allow teammates the ability to train on specific statements of work in a risk-free environment. SECs are expected to contain several Guided Skills Practices (GSPs) that are an identical replica of the airplane.

It will be critical to excel at developing effective professional relationships between manufacturing and all support groups, primarily production engineering, to ensure that the team is heavily ingrained into the most critical items in the production system. You must be well versed in clearly developing, articulating, and communicating a vision for the organization and current status to executive leaders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead Manufacturing Workplace Coaches (WPCs) across multiple manufacturing business units (MBUs)

• Manage, develop and motivate employees performing advanced technical knowledge and leadership to manufacturing projects to resolve production concerns

• Develop and execute project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals

• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements

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

• Represent WPC Team in MBU Level Meetings & Tier Meetings

• Develop, Lead & Execute operating rhythm between workplace coaches and skill enhancement center (SEC) leaders (e.g. SEC Tier Meetings, MEASP Oobeya Walks)

• Form relationships and partnerships with Operations & Quality Leaders

• Ensure proper positional alignments of WPCs per MBU, Program, and One BPS needs

• Coordinate completion, reporting, and progress to plan for coaching event trackers (CETs), SEC activities, guided skills practices (GSPs), and structured on the job training (SOJT) plans

• Demonstrate a problem solving & people first mindset

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of leadership or management experience in a manufacturing / production environment

• 3+ years of experience in advising and influencing managers or non-managers to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing operations or support

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience leading Boeing Problem Solving Model (or similar) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities

• 3+ years of experience in collaborative problem solving, building relationships & professional written and verbal communications

• 3+ years of experience in leadership development, coaching, and training for mechanics

• Experience with 787 operations (or related experience)

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.

Shift:

Expected to be primarily 1st shift, but position will be variable shift work and require supporting WPC's on 2nd shift as needed.

Travel:

Position may require up to 10% travel to other local BSC sites/campuses, with responsibility for Orangeburg, SC and San Antonio WPCs.

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: $104,400 - $127,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 28, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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.