Manufacturing Manager K
Boeing Charleston is looking for Manufacturing Managers to help support the fabrication, assembly and delivery of the 47/48 section to 787 Final Assembly and Delivery. Responsible for promoting the growth and development of mature manufacturing processes and techniques designed to support increasing production rates and program requirements. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of leadership in a highly dynamic, fast paced environment with the capability to effectively manage work groups, deliver results and implement change, especially in the area of lean manufacturing and shop floor visibility utilizing employee engagement techniques. Openings are for 787 Aft-Body Assembly management positions. Individuals must be able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift. Responsible for managing employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines. Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Manages, develops and motivates employees.
Boeing Leadership Attributes
• Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.
• Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. Capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to meet commitments.
• Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.
• Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.
• Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.
• Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).
Competencies
General• Building Trust
Demonstrates honesty; keeps commitments; behaves in a consistent manner. Proactively shares thoughts, feelings, and rationale so that fellow K level managers, people throughout the organization and external customers understand personal positions. Consistently listens to others and objectively considers others' ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with one's own. Treats people with dignity, respect, and fairness; gives proper credit to others; stands up for deserving others and their ideas even in the face of resistance or challenge.
• Continuous Improvement
Consistently and proactively reviews processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs with fellow K level managers, other people throughout the organization, and external customers. Consistently and proactively identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Consistently and proactively generates ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently and proactively tests solutions; gathers feedback from fellow K level managers, other people throughout the organization and external customers; on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.
• Customer Focus
Provides K level direction for making customers and their needs a primary focus of direct report's job activities and actions; considers how work group's decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to middle and/or senior level managers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities as they relate to customer needs; considers how project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve problems; provides K level leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs; implements and monitors customer feedback systems to gauge customer satisfaction and makes adjustments to service as indicated by feedback.
• Diversity Awareness
Provides clear K level leadership in establishing relationships with and learning more about people of other cultures and backgrounds. Continually examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses; mentors direct reports and others in exhibiting sensitivity to the perspectives and interests of people of a different culture; shows respect for decisions and actions that reflect cultural concerns and expectations; maintains focus on success and on effectively handling cross-cultural challenges; does not give up easily; works hard to overcome cultural barriers and deals constructively with challenging situations; consistently demonstrates flexibility in adapting personal style to cultural norms across situations.
• Driving for Business Results
Identifies and sets performance goals for workgroup, project or process; works tenaciously toward and derives satisfaction from achieving stretch goals related to positive business results; remains self-disciplined; measures progress and evaluates results; reprioritizes as appropriate; prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with timely completion of important tasks.
• Managing Work
Identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Effectively allocates own time to complete work. Coordinates own and others' schedules, including fellow K level managers, to avoid conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
• Motivating Others
Creates a climate within the workgroup in which team members want to do their best. Instills a sense of purpose by communicating and creating buy-in with workgroup goals and objectives. Identifies what each direct report finds rewarding and then equitably administers rewards for behaviors aligned with successful team or individual performance. Works to ensure that each direct report feels his or her work is important.
• Work Standards
Establishes criteria and/or work procedures for self and direct reports to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of own or other's the work is neglected; provides K level management to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's own work as well as that of direct reports; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts, and delegates when appropriate. Empowers and supports others in accepting responsibility. Holds others accountable for agreed upon responsibility.
Technical• Lean Manufacturing
General knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., value stream analysis, single piece flow).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationAre you willing to work on 2nd or 3rd shift if assigned to do so?
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Other Job related information
Typical Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred and/or minimum four (4) years' related work experience. Successful candidate must have knowledge of Lean concepts, Lean Manufacturing Assessment (LMA) process, and Employee Involvement Teams, with work experience on or around aircraft, knowledge in safety, and quality control are a plus. Strong communication skills are required. Candidate must be proficient in use of databases and basic desktop software applications. All employees will be on the Boeing Charleston benefit structure. All Boeing Commercial Airplane Charleston positions will require an online pre-employment assessment test. Candidates selected for the test will be notified via e-mail.
- Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
- Division Bca Supply Chain Mgt & Ops
- Program Charleston Site
- Job Type Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/09/2012
