Spirit Aerosystems

Production Manager

Spirit Aerosystems$71K — $109K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
  • At least 3 years experience in a leadership/management role
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be able to work any shift including weekends
  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
  • 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and/or leadership required
  • Experience with project management and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead team in developing creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Oversee fabrication and assembly of aerostructures to meet production requirements.
  • Manage activities for assembling components into subassemblies and structural assemblies.
  • Ensure installations of various systems are conducted meticulously including testing them with the appropriate equipment.
  • Interface with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to ensure product requirements are met.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options available.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans offered.
  • Life and disability insurance programs included.
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time off.
Full Job Description
Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
  • Lead a team of represented employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance.
  • 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.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
  • At least 3 years experience in a leadership/management role
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be able to work any shift and alternative work week shifts including weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 5 years experience in a leadership/management role
  • Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
  • Experience using SAP
  • Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
  • Experience monitoring cost
  • Experience managing projects
  • Experience with strategic planning
  • Experience working with new product introduction (NPI)

 

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: $71,150 - $109,100

About Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit AeroSystems is a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Spirit AeroSystems designs and manufactures a wide range of products including fuselages, wings, and nacelles. The company has facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and serves customers around the world. Spirit AeroSystems is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Spirit Aerosystems
Size
16,100 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$870.3 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-10.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
NASDAQ

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