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P-8 Operations Manager

Jacksonville, Florida Job ID JR2025459097 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 11, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Global Services is looking for a P-8 Operations Manager to lead the 1st or 2nd shift Operations Team for the modification of the P-8A at Boeings newest state of the art facility in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a commercial derivative military aircraft developed by Boeing Defense based on a modified design of the 737-800ERX. The platform was initially developed for the US Navy, first flown in 2009 and introduced into service in 2013. The Aircraft is fitted with equipment to tackle a diverse range of missions, including submarine hunting, performing reconnaissance missions, and supporting search & rescue operations. Our program will retrofit the highly capable multi-mission platform for the next decade.

Position Responsibilities:

  • This management position is planned to be a 1st or 2nd Shift Operations Manager sharing the responsibility for the installation of the ECP-6 Modification to the P-8A Poseidon, the preservation requirements relevant to the 737-800 and/or the build-up and modification of the mission systems cabinets. Individual will manage salary and hourly technicians and support personnel performing activities within multiple manufacturing disciplines.
  • Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
  • Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
  • Manages, develops, and motivates salary and hourly technicians and support personnel.
  • Responsible for adherence to and oversite of established processes, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Willing to travel up to 10%
  • 5+ years of experience in operations and/or manufacturing processes
  • 5+ years aerospace industry experience
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role
  • Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime. Some positions may also be rotating.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification
  • 1+ years of experience do you have working with the P-8 or 737 platform
  • 3+ years of experience working in safe for flight / aircraft delivery environment
  • 5+ years of experience in sustainment, maintenance, and modifications.
  • 5+ years of experience working with Government customers.
  • 5+ years of experience implementing continuous process improvement, lean processes, and employee involvement and engagement strategies in a manufacturing environment.

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. 

Shift:

This position is 1st and/or 2nd shift; candidates must be able to work either shift.

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: $96,900 - $131,100.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 21, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

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