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Senior Manufacturing Manager (Level L)

Portland, Oregon Job ID JR2025453656 Category Manufacturing Post Date May. 15, 2025
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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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager (Level L) to join the Boeing Portland Manufacturing Team, based out of Portland, OR.

Boeing Portland’s mission is: "One inclusive team safely providing the highest value, flight critical machined parts and assemblies." At Boeing, our employees share a passion to redefine what’s possible. We turn dreams into reality and bring innovative technology to market. If you are seeking a multifaceted, innovative environment, this opportunity is for you!

The Senior Manufacturing Manager will lead approximately 100 team members and will be responsible for the People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Innovation performance while delivering product to our internal Boeing Programs. This role is also part of the Portland site leadership team and will engage in site level problem solving and production system implementation.

Position Responsibilities

  • Manages employees and first-level managers performing activities within multiple manufacturing disciplines

  • Must be capable of executing recovery plans in a complex production system

  • Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals and objectives

  • Acquires resources for department 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 employees and first-level managers

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Portland, OR.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

  • 5+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership position

  • 5+ years of experience with continuous process improvement initiatives

  • 3+ years advising and influencing cross-functional teams to recover factory performance and solve operational quality problems

  • Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience developing and delivering presentations to senior or executive leadership 

  • 3+ years of experience in a role that involves strategic planning and risk identification 

  • 3+ years of project management experience

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: $133,450 - $180,550


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 30, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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 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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