F-15 Flightline Operations Manager

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to join our dynamic team in St Louis, MO.
The F-15 program has an exciting opportunity to join the F-15 Manufacturing & Safety team on the flight ramp and ensure that our air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthiness by overseeing final component installation, systems operation functional testing, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, preflight and postflight checks, release for flight, and preparation for delivery. This role interfaces with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance.

Position Responsibilities:

First Line Leaders are expected to develop and executes project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals. Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manage, develop and motivate employees.

As a member of the Leadership team, you will continuously lead and develop the Manufacturing & Safety team for the F-15. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and coaching skills that will further enable our business unit to embrace and elevate BPS culture, driving a deep understanding of the BPS principles, standards, production health and problem-solving model. We are committed to provide our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, Employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

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

Shift:

This position is for variable shift

Security Clearance & Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• High School diploma.
• 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Operations environment.
• 1+ years of experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience.
• Experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry and/or the military
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

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 salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Pay range: $106,250 - $143,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until midnight March 17th, 2024

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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.