Facilities Multi-Function - First-Level Manager

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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports and directs various job families to support the production flow of the product.
• Facilities leadership with the acquisition, modification, maintenance, and disposal of owned and leased assets
• Applies process management and improvement techniques.
• Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions for equipment reliability.
• Facilitates work teams, provides training and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement on building systems and production equipment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing/supervising a team of 10 or more employees
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership/management experience (industry or military)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment over Facilities
• Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working experience with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining,Facilities etc.)
• Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status
• Flexibility working 2nd, 3rd or alternative work week shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
• Prior Military experience (management or leadership)
• Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere
• Understanding of supervising Union employees
• Experience with Facilities maintenance or machining
• Experience working in a 24/7 operations environment
• Ability to coach and develop team
• (CFM) Certified Facilities Manager, (SFP) Sustainability Facilities Professional, or (FMP) Facilities Management Professional certifications.

Drug Free Workplace:

We 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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. 

We 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. 

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: $78,650 - $120,600 

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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports and directs various job families to support the production flow of the product.
• Facilities leadership with the acquisition, modification, maintenance, and disposal of owned and leased assets
• Applies process management and improvement techniques.
• Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions for equipment reliability.
• Facilitates work teams, provides training and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement on building systems and production equipment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing/supervising a team of 10 or more employees
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership/management experience (industry or military)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment over Facilities
• Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working experience with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining,Facilities etc.)
• Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status
• Flexibility working 2nd, 3rd or alternative work week shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
• Prior Military experience (management or leadership)
• Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere
• Understanding of supervising Union employees
• Experience with Facilities maintenance or machining
• Experience working in a 24/7 operations environment
• Ability to coach and develop team
• (CFM) Certified Facilities Manager, (SFP) Sustainability Facilities Professional, or (FMP) Facilities Management Professional certifications.

Drug Free Workplace:

We 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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. 

We 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. 

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: $78,650 - $120,600 

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.