Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
Lead production facility layout planning, site seating strategy, and infrastructure planning to support operational and production needs
Manage and develop a team responsible for facilities planning and coordination activities
Oversee capital expenditure planning, project tracking, and reporting for facilities related initiatives
Serve as the focal point supporting Boeing Wichita integration efforts for Global Real Estate and Facilities workstreams
Partner with cross functional teams including Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, and Facilities to support site planning and operational initiatives
Provide leadership and direction for facility related projects to ensure alignment with business priorities and operational requirements
Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior leadership
Identify opportunities for facility improvements that increase operational efficiency and support production growth
Support long-term facility planning initiatives and campus space utilization strategies
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelors degree in business or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience managing people, teams, or major cross functional projects
Experience leading and developing team members in a professional environment
Experience collaborating with cross functional teams in a manufacturing or operational environment
Experience presenting project updates and strategic initiatives to senior leadership
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Knowledge of the Wichita Boeing Campus
- Experience with facility layout planning, infrastructure planning, or space planning initiatives
- Experience supporting facilities, operations, or capital improvement projects
- Experience working in an aerospace or manufacturing environment
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $88,250 - $135,300
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.
