First Line Manufacturing Manager

First Line Manufacturing Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing South Carolina (BSC) is seeking a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to support 787 Final Assembly. This onsite role leads a team across multiple manufacturing disciplines to ensure safe, efficient operations and high-quality production.

We seek candidates who foster a collaborative environment, drive continuous improvement, and demonstrate Boeing’s values through clear communication and consistent behavior. You will be located in North Charleston, South Carolina. This is a variable shift position.

If you are committed to safety, quality, process excellence, and developing others, we encourage you to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage, lead and coordinate teams performing activities across multiple manufacturing disciplines

• Coach, develop, and motivate employees to achieve performance and quality objectives

• Develop and implement business plans, policies, procedures, and organizational/technical strategies

• Secure resources, manage supplier relationships, and lead process-improvement initiatives

• Build and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports

• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes

• Possess a mindset of safety, quality, continuous improvement & teamwork; Influence the team to exhibit Boeing Values and Behaviors

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience

• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal or informal role

• 3+ years of experience advising and influencing managers and non-managers to achieve organizational goals

• Ability to optimize organizational structure and operating rhythm to meet strategic goals

• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Willingness and ability to work any shift based on operational needs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 3+ years of experience implementing Lean processes and initiatives

Shift:

This position is variable shift, meaning you will be placed on a specific shift at time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation.

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.

Pay & Benefits:
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

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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