Senior Production Leader

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
• Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
• 5+ years of experience managing/supervising a team of 100 or more employees
• 5+ years leadership/management experience (industry or military)
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment
• Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status
• Prior budgetary responsibility or review experience for associated department P&L
• Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Leading teams and driving route cause corrective actions (RCCA)
• Ability to coach and develop team
• Prior experience working with and leading multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in a leadership role
• MBA preferred
• 10 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
• Prior SAP experience
• Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere
• Versatile manufacturing and machining experience
• Understanding of supervising Union employees
• Experience with aircraft maintenance or machining
• Experience working in a 24/7 operations environment

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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:

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.

We also provide 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: $106,300 - $163,000