Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Fabrication is seeking a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to join our Interiors Responsibility Center (IRC) team onsite in Ladson/North Charleston, South Carolina.

This role leads our Fabrication team that builds interior commodities for the 787 Airplane Program. We are looking for an experienced manager to oversee a multi‑disciplinary manufacturing group, ensuring efficient operations, high-quality production, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

Position Responsibilities:   

• Manage employees across multiple manufacturing disciplines

• Develop and execute business plans, policies, procedures, and technical strategies

• Coordinate with support organizations to ensure policy compliance

• Lead, coach, and influence the team to achieve goals

• Secure resources, oversee supplier technical management, and drive process improvements

• Build and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports

• Approve technical approaches, products, and processes

• Mentor, develop, and motivate employees

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork aligned with Boeing values & Behaviors

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:

To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course 'Exploring Leadership'

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing operations and/or manufacturing support

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

• Ability to optimize organizational structure and operating rhythm to meet strategic goals

• Willingness to work any shift based on business needs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 3+ years of experience leading teams

• 3+ years of experience in lean processes and initiatives

• Experience collaborating cross functionally and influencing positive change

• Experience in Fabrication leadership

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

This position is for a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until a re-evaluation is required. Shifts assigned for training may differ from your permanent work shift. ​

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: $111,350 - $150,650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

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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