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First-Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K)

Boeing
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2025
💰 $140,300/yr($103,700/yr$140,300/yr)

About the role

First-Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for First-Line Manufacturing Managers (level K) to support the Manufacturing Operations Team based out of Portland, Oregon.

As a member of the Leadership team, you will continuously lead and develop Manufacturing Teams. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and coaching skills that will further enable our business unit to embrace and elevate the BPS (Boeing Production System) culture, tools and key performance indicators. Curiosity, drive, accountability, focus and an unwavering dedication to see our people and business successful are core to this role.

Quality and Safety initiatives will require the candidate to be fully engaged in a FOD free and clean as you go approach and an IIF commitment to Safety. 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 inclusion 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.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines.

  • Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies.

  • Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.

  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

  • Manages, develops and motivates employees.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Portland, Oregon.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment

  • 1+ years of experience with continuous process improvement initiatives.

  • 1+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role.

  • Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment

  • 1+ years of experience mentoring, coaching, guiding and leading team

  • 1+ years of experience with Quality Management Systems and/or One Boeing Production System (One BPS)

  • 1+ years of experience communicating to employees, customers, peers and all levels of leadership

  • Experience using lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement practices and tools.

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.

Total Rewards:

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: $103,700 -$140,300

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocatio

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