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Production Manager

Wichita, Kansas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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. 

Key Accountabilities: As a Production Manager, you'll provide leadership, direction, and support to production teams while playing a key role on the shop floor, driving operational excellence and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across all aspects of manufacturing and assembly operations.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
  • Oversee the assembly of complex aerospace structures and sub-assemblies utilizing metallic and non-metallic materials
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, quality requirements, and safety regulations
  • Manage installation and integration of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Customer teams to resolve issues and improve performance
  • Monitor production schedules and resource utilization to ensure customer commitments are met
  • Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
  • Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years of leadership or management experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Flexibility to support alternative schedules or shifts as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or business-related field
  • Experience leading projects while managing schedules, budgets, and operational objectives
  • Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
  • Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment and managing 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

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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Export Control Requirements:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Boeing

Boeing

Boeing is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world, supporting critical military, commercial aviation, space, and national security missions. With a long history of innovation, Boeing develops advanced aircraft, satellites, autonomous systems, defense platforms, and space technologies used by the U.S. military and allied partners worldwide. The company plays a major role in programs ranging from fighter aircraft and military helicopters to missile defense, space systems, and next-generation aviation technologies.

For job seekers, Boeing offers opportunities across nearly every area of aerospace and defense, including engineering, software development, cybersecurity, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, aviation maintenance, and defense operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, engineers, and candidates looking for mission-driven work with strong long-term career growth. Boeing also offers extensive training, leadership development, and opportunities to work on some of the most recognized aerospace programs in the world.

Unlike smaller defense firms focused on a single capability, Boeing provides employees exposure to a broad mix of commercial and defense technologies. Teams contribute to programs involving military aircraft, autonomous systems, satellites, advanced manufacturing, AI, and next-generation aerospace innovation. Employees often value the combination of large-scale engineering challenges, global impact, and the stability of a major industry leader.

As defense modernization, commercial aviation, and space investment continue to grow, Boeing remains one of the most recognized employers in aerospace and government contracting. For professionals seeking a mission-focused career with strong benefits, technical growth, and opportunities to work on world-changing technologies, Boeing continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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