{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f94892712ada0f63feac6990","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f94892712ada0f63feac6990","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f94892712ada0f63feac6990","title":"Spirit Defense - Production Manager","description":"This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.\n\n***This position is for the 1st Shift***\n\nPosition Responsibilities:\n\nLead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity\nLead a team of represented employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance\nEnsures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment\nInterfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance\n\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location\n\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\n\n5+ years of manufacturing or related experience\n2+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\n\nActive U.S. Secret Security Clearance\n3+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role\nAerospace and/or Military background\nFabrication and/or Assembly experience\nAssociate or Bachelor’s Degree\nExperience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)\nExperience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget\nExperience using Microsoft Office Suite\nExperience using SAP\nExperience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements\nExperience monitoring cost\nExperience managing projects\nExperience with strategic planning\nExperience working with New Product Introduction (NPI)\n\nDrug Free Workplace:\n\nWe 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.\n\nPay & Benefits:\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\n\nSummary Pay Range: $71,150- $109,100\n\nKansas 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.\n\nSecurity Clearance\n\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.\n\nVisa Sponsorship\n\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.\n\nExport Control Requirements:\n\nExport 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\n\nBoeing 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.\nYour Benefits\n\nNo matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.\n\nGenerous company match to your 401(k).\nIndustry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.\nFertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.\nUp to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.\n\nThese programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. 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Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.\n\n***This position is for the 1st Shift***\n\nPosition Responsibilities:\n\nLead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity\nLead a team of represented employees in the fabrication and assembly of complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance\nEnsures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment\nInterfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance\n\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location\n\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\n\n5+ years of manufacturing or related experience\n2+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\n\nActive U.S. Secret Security Clearance\n3+ years of related experience in a leadership and/or management role\nAerospace and/or Military background\nFabrication and/or Assembly experience\nAssociate or Bachelor’s Degree\nExperience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)\nExperience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget\nExperience using Microsoft Office Suite\nExperience using SAP\nExperience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements\nExperience monitoring cost\nExperience managing projects\nExperience with strategic planning\nExperience working with New Product Introduction (NPI)\n\nDrug Free Workplace:\n\nWe 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.\n\nPay & Benefits:\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\n\nSummary Pay Range: $71,150- $109,100\n\nKansas 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.\n\nSecurity Clearance\n\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.\n\nVisa Sponsorship\n\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.\n\nExport Control Requirements:\n\nExport 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\n\nBoeing 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.\nYour Benefits\n\nNo matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.\n\nGenerous company match to your 401(k).\nIndustry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.\nFertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.\nUp to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.\n\nThese programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. 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