Senior Manufacturing Manager

Senior Manufacturing Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing South Carolina (BSC) is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager (Level L) to support 787 Final Assembly operations. You will be located in North Charleston, South Carolina. This is a variable shift position.

You will lead with safety, compliance, and quality at the center of decision-making while serving and developing cross‑functional teams. We are looking for a collaborative leader who drives engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement, and who will actively contribute to Boeing’s site, company, and community culture.

If you are committed to safety, quality, people development, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees and first-level managers performing activities within manufacturing

• Cultivate a culture of excellence across multiple 787 manufacturing business units, emphasizing effective communication, teamwork, trust, respect, clear roles, adaptability, conflict management, and accountability

• Develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies, and procedures; contribute to business and technical strategy, goals, and objectives

• Secure resources for departmental activities, manage supplier technical performance, and lead process‑improvement initiatives

• Build and maintain partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, factory support, and direct reports

• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes

• Manage, lead, mentor and coach first line leaders and teammates to promote collaboration, professional development, and a “winning together” mindset

• Sponsor talent development and succession planning through mentoring and active investment in people

• Navigate complexity and ambiguity while making sound decisions and driving results

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing or equivalent military experience

• 5+ years of experience advising and influencing managers or non-managers to meet organizational goals

• 3+ years in a management role working with both direct reports and business leaders

• Willingness and ability to work any shift based on business needs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience anticipating key risks and developing mitigation plans

• 5+ years of experience leading Lean process improvements and initiatives

• 5+ years of experience developing and driving business strategies with leadership teams

• Proven record of leading effective teammate engagement

Shift:

This position is variable shift, meaning you will be placed on a specific shift at time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation.

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: $141,950 - $192,050

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 4 (United States of America)

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