Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager

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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager (Level L) to support the Electrical Systems Responsibility Center (ESRC) Operations team in Everett, Washington.

The ESRC Operations team plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality wire harnesses, family group assemblies, power panels, and electrical shelf assemblies for Boeing's iconic commercial jetliners, including the 737, 747, 767, and 777, as well as military derivatives such as the P8A, 767 Tanker. Our commitment extends beyond production; we provide essential emergent support for new airplane production, warranty repairs, modifications, and post-delivery assistance to ensure we meet spares and Airplane on Ground (AOG) requirements.

The successful candidate will have a strong background, proven track record, and demonstrated ability in performance-driven organizational leadership, lean manufacturing, effective communication, and to foster a safe and participative environment. Likewise, within Manufacturing we embrace a first pass quality approach to our work, and this requires our leaders to be committed to our team member’s success.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads, develops, and motivates employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines

• Develops and implements business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies

• Promote employee engagement and build an organizational culture that fosters safety and quality performance, improves employee satisfaction and retains and develops a skilled and motivated workforce

• Forecasts resource needs, obtains and manages personnel, facilities, equipment, and training and tools to meet operating requirements

• Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements

• Develops and upholds relationships and partnerships with customers, collaborators, peers, partners and direct reports

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

• Leads and manages rapid, emergent statement of work

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role leading various teams, initiatives, or projects to meet business objectives and influence change

• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal leadership role

• 5+ years of experience in an aerospace, fabrication or manufacturing environment

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience driving improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, innovation and people on production and development programs

• Experience in a role that required excellent verbal and written skills with ability to communicate task progress and challenges within team and with technical leadership, both internal and external (such as customers)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership

• Experience implementing lean principles

• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Emotional intelligence and resilience

• Experience in a role that required excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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: $161,100 - $196,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 05, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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 1st 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.