Fabrication Manager at Spirit AeroSystems

Overview Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities:Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplinesDevelop and lead strategies to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct performance reviews for subordinates.Collaborate with various support functions on new or changing statements of work and communicate effectively with internal customers to expedite the fabrication of details and assemblies.Apply process management and improvement techniques, using problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and efficient solutions to fabrication challenges.Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal organizations and external customers for project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reportsProvides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processesManages, develops and motivates employees Qualifications Required Qualifications:5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, or Machining, including a manufacturing environment5+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal leadership rolePrior executive leadership presentation experience and management-level experience reporting to Senior Leadership on department production statusBudgetary responsibility or experience reviewing associated department P&L, as well as experience reviewing, delivering, or monitoring production metricsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and prior experience working with cross-functional groups such as Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, and MachiningFlexibility to work on 2nd, 3rd, or alternative work week shiftsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 10 years of leadership experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly, or MachiningPrior SAP experience and military management or leadership experienceComprehensive understanding of manufacturing production atmospheres, including supervising Union employees and aircraft maintenance or machiningVersatile manufacturing and machining experienceSpirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit. #LI-CG1