Production Control Analyst

Overview

This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

• Analyzes methods, facilities, and equipment to ensure optimum use of resources
• Evaluates and analyzes capability and capacity plans, processes, and products; recommends improvements; and implements approved changes
• Analyzes the impact of process and production changes on budget projections and develops and applies labor standards to production orders
• Coordinates, analyzes and presents performance data to manufacturing management for resource allocation decisions
• Oversees and directs the implementation of current and proposed manufacturing processes and products
• Assists in the layout of factory shop floors; ensures the accuracy of budget and performance status data
• Interfaces with manufacturing management and the tooling organization to ensure resource availability
• Represents the organization in cross‑functional teams
• Ensures that implemented process enhancements meet improvement targets
• Implements manufacturing process improvements
• Develops shop schedules and capacity plans for work centers, machines, and tools
• Works according to established guidelines, exercising broad latitude in determining technical solutions with some guidance from more experienced analysts
• Applies technical principles, theories, and concepts frequently

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience working in Microsoft Excel, specifically pivot tables, V‑looks, etc.
• Experience organizing a matrix for day‑to‑day build plan for a shop
• Experience efficiently facilitating meetings
• Experience using an MRP system
• Ability to present data in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to schedule in a sequenced manufacturing environment
• Ability to run own project tasks and to understand the workflow from shop‑to‑shop
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High School Diploma or GED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred, although not a required accreditation standard program or another related field of study
• 3+ years of related experience
• 1+ year of experience in an analyst role
• Aerospace experience
• Experience using SAP
• Experience using Microsoft Project
• Experience with production control
• Experience creating and maintaining metrics
• Experience establishing plans around hours and overtime

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $56,500 – $86,650

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit Aero Systems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.  for more information on the tax credit.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location:

Wichita, KS

Salaries: $49,850.00 – $76,400.00 (as posted 1 day ago)