Senior Manager of Transportation Operations

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Senior Manager of Transportation Operations to join our Global Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics (GSCTL) team in Everett, WA or Seattle, WA.

This role provides leadership within the Transportation and Logistics organization, focusing on strategic planning, collaboration with stakeholders, and executing operational priorities.

The Senior Manager will oversee a team of over 55 employees across several states responsible for managing domestic and international shipments for Boeing Commercial Airplane Programs, supporting aircraft exports and direct customer interactions, cross-dock coordination, supplier-to-supplier shipment processing and monitoring, rail coordination, packaging engineering and support, dangerous goods compliance oversight, export compliance monitoring, third-party transportation provider management, and freight payment auditing.

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented leader with experience in managing multi-location teams, overseeing complex projects, and addressing critical program requirements. They should be skilled in creating and evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs), managing budgets and schedules, and presenting information to senior executives.

Our team is looking for an experienced Senior Manager of Transportation Operations. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of over 55 employees and managers in Transportation and Logistics efforts.
• Foster employee development and career growth through motivation and support.
• Execute priorities related to all aspects of Transportation Operations statement of work.
• Support aircraft exports and interact directly with customers
• Implement Transportation Operations improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain function.
• Collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional leaders, and key internal and 3rd party partners.
• Develop and execute organizational plans, policies, and strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Create and monitor KPIs for efficiency and performance, recommending and implementing changes as needed.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal leadership role
• 5+ years of experience in managing or supporting large projects, working with many stakeholders, including stakeholders in different cultures
• 5+ years of experience managing complex, large-scale logistics or supply chain management services for a global organization
• 5+ years of experience interfacing with and supporting senior leadership
• 5+ years of experience leading others and directing all phases of assigned cross-organizational or business unit projects demonstrating proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• 5+ years of experience with organizing, planning, facilitating and executing customer logistics
• Degree in Business related field with Supply Chain Major and/or Supply Chain Professional Certification
• Direct experience with Dangerous Goods statement of work
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment
• Strong communicator at all levels
• Experience with the application of lean principals and/or systems thinking
• Demonstrated experience taking initiative, leading cross functional teams, working across organizational boundaries, and ensuring an inclusive environment

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 M) $170,100 - $197,550  

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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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 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.