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First Line Manufacturing Manager

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2026490017 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 08, 2026
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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 South Carolina (BSC) is seeking a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to support 787 Final Assembly. This onsite role leads a team across multiple manufacturing disciplines to ensure safe, efficient operations and high-quality production.

We seek candidates who foster a collaborative environment, drive continuous improvement, and demonstrate Boeing’s values through clear communication and consistent behavior. You will be located in North Charleston, South Carolina. This is a variable shift position.

If you are committed to safety, quality, process excellence, and developing others, we encourage you to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage, lead and coordinate teams performing activities across multiple manufacturing disciplines

  • Coach, develop, and motivate employees to achieve performance and quality objectives

  • Develop and implement business plans, policies, procedures, and organizational/technical strategies

  • Secure resources, manage supplier relationships, and lead process-improvement initiatives

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

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

  • Possess a mindset of safety, quality, continuous improvement & teamwork; Influence the team to exhibit Boeing Values and Behaviors

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing (operations/support) or equivalent military experience

  • 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal or informal role

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

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

  • Professional verbal and written communication skills

  • Willingness and ability to work any shift based on operational needs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • 3+ years of experience implementing Lean processes and initiatives

Shift:

This position is variable shift, meaning you will be placed on a specific shift at time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation.

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: $117,900 - $144,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 23, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable 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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