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Manufacturing Manager - F/A 18

Boeing
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026
💰 $150,650/yr($111,350/yr$150,650/yr)

About the role

Manufacturing Manager - F/A 18

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a First Line Manufacturing Manager to support the F/A-18 Forward Install team in Berkeley, MO.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage 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 on-site at the listed location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

·         3+ years’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment

·         3+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role

·         3+ years’ experience working with or supporting military aircraft

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

·         Bachelor’s degree or higher

·         Experience with LEAN and 5S activities

·         Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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

Additional Information:

·         This position requires travel up to 10%

Shift:

·         This position is for 1st shift. (This position may require candidates to work any shift depending on business needs)

Relocation:

·         This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

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: $111,350-$150,650 USD

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

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