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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.

Position Responsibilities:

• To oversee the planning, development, and control of the operations business areas in the successful execution of contracts in line with customers schedules, specifications, and cost targets
• To ensure that appropriate measurements, control, and systems are implemented which focus on and drive operational objectives
• To promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer focus
• Plan, monitor and control the utilization of human and material resources to achieve programs and drive performance
• To assist in the promotion, creation and maintenance of a lean enterprise that will deliver organizational agility in terms of quality, cost, and delivery
• To effectively motivate & develop staff and manage performance in line with the business goals
• To work effectively with HR to ensure a productive Labor Union and employee relations environmen
• Develop a culture within the Operations Team of teamwork, accountability, customer focus and continuous improvement. Establish an IPT environment.
• Provide direction and purpose to the employees within the Operations Team using appropriate performance management processes
• Responsible for the effective implementation of Safety, Health and Environment plans for the facility, internal and external
• Ensure regular and effective communications with Operations employees, employee, or Labor Union representatives on local and Global company issues
• Interact and liaise with all external Customers and Suppliers and form constructive relations that support the business strategic intent
• In consultation with HR, implement effective succession planning, people management, development, recruitment, and retention strategies
• Will have responsibility for 4-5 Senior managers and 500-700 employees in the organization
• Will own the day-to-day performance, quality, delivery, budget, etc. of your team

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5-8 years of experience in a management role in a manufacturing / operations environment is preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Educated to degree level in an engineering discipline with either a post graduate qualification in operations management or having similar experience. They will have developed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required together with the ability to interact and with customers and suppliers at all levels
• Effective planning, problem solving and decision-making skills are also essential
• Highly customer focused with the ability to liaise at all levels both externally and internally
• Demonstrated experience of leadership and financial & business acumen
• Knowledge and experience of lean practice within manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred

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 spanet and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $123,300 - $189-050

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.