Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager Company:

The Boeing Company Help Build the Future of Flight At Boeing South Carolina, we are shaping the future of aerospace. As the exclusive final assembly site of the revolutionary 787 Dream liner, our team delivers one of the most advanced commercial airplanes in the world—connecting people, economies, and possibilities across the globe.

We are accelerating production, expanding our capabilities, and building the leadership team that will carry the 787 program into its next chapter. This is your opportunity to step into a visible, mission-critical leadership role at the heart of Boeing’s widebody manufacturing system.

As a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) in Composite Fabrication and AFT Body A&I, you won’t simply oversee production—you will inspire people, build high-performing teams, and directly contribute to delivering world-class airplanes that redefine what’s possible. This position is located in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Your Impact Starts on Day One In this role, you will lead frontline manufacturing teams responsible for building one of the most sophisticated aircraft ever designed. You will shape culture, develop talent, and drive performance across safety, quality, and delivery.

You will:

Lead and inspire frontline manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Execute daily production plans that bring the 787 Dream liner to life Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to solve complex challenges

Develop and coach teammates to unlock their full potential and build future leaders

Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles and operational excellence tools

Foster a culture grounded in safety, quality, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship

Help position Boeing South Carolina for continued growth, innovation, and production rate increases

This is a role for leaders who want to make a visible impact—every day.

We’re Looking for Leaders Who:

Inspire trust and bring out the best in their teams

Thrive in dynamic, fast-moving manufacturing environments

Lead with accountability, clarity, and confidence

Are passionate about building people, not just processes

Embrace continuous improvement and operational excellence

Want to be part of something bigger than themselves

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:
To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course 'Exploring Leadership'3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience

Ability to lead teams and execute within a structured production environment

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

Willingness and ability to work a variable shift based on operational needs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Aerospace manufacturing experience, particularly in Structures, Systems, Electrical, Test, Assembly, Interiors3+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership role3+ years of experience implementing Lean or continuous improvement initiatives

Experience leading hourly employees in a production environment

Bachelor’s degree or higherFAA A&P Certification Conflict of Interest:

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

Shift: This position is for a variable shift (shift
4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift…