FA-18 SLM Senior Manufacturing Manager

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Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an F/A 18 Service Life Modification (SLM) Senior Manufacturing Manager (level M) to support all aspects of the F/A 18 SLM Program in San Antonio TX!

The F/A 18 SLM Senior Manufacturing Manager will be accountable to F/A 18 Program Director and Program Senior Management to include Site Leadership for the execution success of the structural modification and repairs work statement on aircraft within the F/A 18 Service Life Modification (SLM) Program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead enable and oversee the standardized execution of the aircraft structures modification and repair work statements on each aircraft on the program for the desired safety quality turn-around time and cost outcomes
• Direct and provide guidance to first level managers to ensure the prioritization integration and execution of the combined work statement and foster the timely resolution of daily issues as they arise
• Manage the deployment and distribution of mechanics and technicians across each aircraft product line for skill and talent balancing efficiency and mission success
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to institute a culture of eliminating constraints continuous innovation improvement agile change management and team excellence
• Manage develop and inspire employees and first level managers on the program to create a winning spirit can-do attitude and a passion for excellence
• Develop and execute integrated organizational plans procedures and guide the development of business and technical strategies goals and objectives
• Ensure the availability of technical and support resources to accomplish the daily work
• Play an active role in the formulation of daily work plans short term and long-range work plans on each aircraft product line in collaboration with our Industrial Engineering (IE)
• Create and foster win-win outcomes through the optimum use of our mechanic and technician populations on the program
• Develop and maintain relationships/partnerships with customers stakeholders peers and direct reports
• Collaborate with functional partners to ensure alignment seamless integration constraint resolution and continuous improvement under a single team approach
• Cost and schedule across multiple F-18 aircraft
• Responsible for Safety and Quality at a program level
• Mentoring/coaching of first line managers

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 8 years of experience with Aircraft Maintenance/Aircraft Structural Repair
• 8 years of experience working at an MRO or Airline Maintenance Facility
• 10 years of management experience with Quality or Operations or leading managers / teams in Operations and/or Quality position
• 10 years of experience leading teams to execute safety quality delivery & cost commitments/targets
• Active listening and conflict management skills
• An Excellent team player with a can do attitude and strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to occasionally travel domestically work flexible hours overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors Degree or higher
• Experience with Fighter Aircraft Maintenance
• Ability to use Excel and/or similar data visualization and analysis tool

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

Additional Information:

• This position requires travel up to 10% of the time

Shift:

• This role is primarily first shift; however there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Total Rewards:

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: $171700 $232300

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