Production Manager – Automated Assembly & Manufacturing

Position Overview

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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.

As a Production Manager, you will lead highly automated machining and advanced manufacturing operations. This role requires direct experience overseeing machining-driven manufacturing processes and is ideal for a hands‑on leader with expertise in CNC machining, automated production systems, composite automation, or other precision manufacturing operations.

• Lead production teams supporting machining, assembly, and automated manufacturing operations while driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Oversee advanced manufacturing processes including CNC machining, automated fastening systems, trim and drill operations, composite automation, and Automated Fiber Placement (AFP).
• Drive operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives within machine‑driven production environments.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve production issues and improve efficiency.
• Champion Lean manufacturing principles, workforce engagement, and process optimization.
• Support new program introductions, automation initiatives, and production ramp activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and employee development.

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Direct leadership experience with one or more of the following:
  • CNC machining or advanced machining technologies
  • Automated fastening systems (Broetje preferred)
  • Trim & Drill operations
  • Composite automation
  • Automated Fiber Placement (AFP)
• Ability to work any shift or alternative schedule as needed and overtime as required.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical, or Business-related field.
• Aerospace, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or other highly automated manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading projects, process improvements, and production ramp activities.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Union environment experience preferred.

Relocation assistance is available.

We are conducting a national search and encourage candidates with strong machining and advanced manufacturing leadership backgrounds to apply.

We are 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.

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. We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health…