Manufacturing Manager (2nd Shift)

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Ridley Park, PA, USA
In-Office
119K-161K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manage a union-represented manufacturing team on 2nd shift, drive cost, schedule, and quality targets, implement lean improvements, run daily/weekly performance and corrective-action meetings, resolve production issues, and develop staff while ensuring safety and inclusion.
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Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Manager to join our H-47 Operations team in Ridley Park, PA.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Manages a team of union represented employees within multiple manufacturing disciplines supporting multiple aircraft configurations
  • Develops and executes integrated plans to achieve cost and schedule targets as well as overall business goals and objectives
  • Develops organizational and technical strategies to drive performance and first-time quality
  • Facilitates daily Tier 1 meetings in accordance with OneBPS best practices to set expectations and drive accountability
  • Supports daily Tier 2 meetings to status performance to established KPI's and elevate restraints
  • Supports weekly CAT meetings to review defects, determine point of origin and root cause, and develop corrective action plans to prevent defect reoccurrence
  • Supports weekly cost meetings to review performance to EAC commitments and develop strategies to improve weekly cost performance and reduce the overall aircraft cost
  • Works cross-functionally to solve problems impacting the production schedule such as engineering issues, part shortages, and staffing constraints
  • Provides input to leadership on aircraft operations and delivery status as well as major aircraft build milestones and critical restraints
  • Manage, develop and motivate employees to exceed company goals and objectives utilizing the Boeing behaviors
  • Fosters an environment of inclusion utilizing Seek, Speak, and Listen
  • Ensures team is performing work safely and in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Acquires resources, provide technical guidance, and identify process improvements.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports

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' experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
  • Experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements
  • Willing/able to work 2nd shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Experience managing a Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU) / hourly union-represented workforce
  • Experience with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience
  • Experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry and/or the military
  • Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
  • Strong analytic, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Shift:
This position supports 2nd 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.
Total Rewards:
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: USD $119,000 - $161,000
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
2. Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 17, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
If the successful candidate is not a "U.S. Person" (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company's ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person not required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 2nd shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing 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.

Skills Required

  • At least one year of experience in a leadership role or completion of Boeing's "Exploring Leadership" course
  • 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
  • Experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements
  • Willing and able to work 2nd shift
  • Complete a selection assessment as part of the hiring process
  • Experience managing a Collective Bargaining Unit / union-represented workforce
  • Experience with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MESci) experience
  • Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry and/or military experience
  • Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
  • Parental & Family Support The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.

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