Senior Manufacturing Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an accomplished, results-driven Operations Superintendent (Senior Manufacturing Manager Level M) to join 787 Final Assembly at Boeing South Carolina in North Charleston.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a dynamic, complex production environment and is passionate about developing people, delivering operational excellence, and advancing the safety, quality, and performance of one of the world's most advanced commercial airplanes.

You will lead critical manufacturing operations, providing strategic and operational leadership across production teams while driving performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and organizational capability. We are seeking a leader who brings strong business acumen, exceptional people leadership, sound operational judgment, and the ability to translate business priorities into disciplined production execution. Equally important, we want a leader who is visible on the factory floor, builds trust with teammates, challenges conventional thinking, and creates an environment where people are empowered to perform at their best.

This position offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the continued growth and performance of the 787 Program while helping shape the future of Boeing South Carolina.

Position Responsibilities:
Lead manufacturing operations supporting the 787 Program, ensuring safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective production. This role is responsible for production performance, workforce leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to meet program objectives.

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead manufacturing teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals
• Ensure consistent execution of production processes and operating standards
• Identify and remove production constraints, resolve issues, and improve factory performance
• Support production readiness, capacity growth, and rate increases
• Optimize workforce, equipment, and resource utilization
• Balance short-term production needs with long-term operational goals
  

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, integrity, and accountability
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, engineering requirements, and regulatory standards
• Encourage employees to identify concerns and stop work when necessary
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Safety teams to prevent defects and reduce risk
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
  

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing leaders and production teams
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on engagement and accountability
• Support performance management, succession planning, and workforce development
• Strengthen frontline leadership and employee communication
• Recognize strong performance and address performance issues effectively
  

Operational Excellence

• Improve manufacturing performance through Lean principles and process improvements
• Implement standard work, visual management, and data-driven decision making
• Reduce waste, rework, and inefficiencies while improving productivity and quality
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with measurable and sustainable results

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Develop and execute operational plans aligned with 787 Program objectives
• Manage budgets, labor resources, productivity, and cost performance
• Communicate performance, risks, and recovery plans to senior leadership
• Lead organizational change and navigate complex operational challenges
• Drive business decisions using data, risk assessment, and program priorities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, HR, Finance, and other functions
• Coordinate resources to resolve production challenges and achieve program goals
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence across organizations
• Represent manufacturing operations in leadership reviews and business planning activities
  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, engineering, and/or industrial operations
• 5+ years of experience managing supervisors/managers or large production teams (demonstrated leadership of multiple layers of management)
• Experience leading teams to execute to safety, quality, delivery & cost commitments/targets
• Experience developing leaders and building large, high-performing teams
• Experience using metrics to drive results & measure quality of service delivery
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, Lean manufacturing, and problem solving
• Professional communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to work onsite in North Charleston, SC, and support varying shifts as needed
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field
• Experience working in aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, or complex manufacturing environments
• Experience leading multiple manufacturing teams within large-scale or regulated operations
• Knowledge of aircraft assembly, systems integration, or large industrial manufacturing
• Success leading production ramp-ups, operational transformations, or manufacturing recovery efforts
• Experience managing large, multi-shift operations, budgets, and workforce planning
• Expertise in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality systems
• MBA, advanced technical degree, or operational excellence certification
  

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

Shift:
This position is for 1st shift. Willingness to support varying shifts as needed is required.

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: $171,700 - $232,300

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.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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