Front Line Manufacturing Manager - Afternoon Shift

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Due to continued exciting business growth, we are currently seeking a front-line Afternoon Shift - Manufacturing Manager to join our advanced manufacturing site located in Port Melbourne on a full-time permanent basis. This position will be based onsite, 5 days per week.

We’re seeking a highly motivated front-line leader who is passionate about manufacturing and champion’s safety, quality, continuous improvement and positive team culture to achieve operational excellence.

You will be supported by the Afternoon Shift Senior Manufacturing Manager and will have the responsibility to lead a diverse production team, develop and implement plans to engage our manufacturing teams, support staff, and ensure assets reliability to meet production requirements. 

As a Manufacturing Manager you will play a critical role in maintaining a high level of operational performance, delivering commercial airplane components to support final assembly at The Boeing Company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a production team to achieve operational performance goals 
• Ensure safety standards are met and maintained in the production area 
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality 
• Collaborate with other leaders to maintain the operating rhythm of operations 
• Track production metrics and report performance to senior management 
• Ensure that the team is trained and fully equipped to meet production targets 
• Ensure that all production documentation and records are accurately maintained

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Experience leading, coaching and supporting teams in a complex manufacturing / factory environment in a front-line managerial role
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with a range of stakeholders to collaborate and influence others to ensure program deliverables are achieved
• Experience and familiarity implementing Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions based on the data 
• Strong communication, leadership skills, ability to manage conflict and negotiate 
• Ability to work Afternoon Shifts is essential                            

Please note that in order to be considered, candidates will need to have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks and a 3-month probationary period.

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 17th, 2024. The shortlisting and interviewing process will commence immediately so don't delay your application.

About our benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects for an industry leader
• Attractive remuneration and Management Based Incentives
• Additional annual ‘Boeing Day off’
• Strong career opportunities
• Access to Boeing Discount Program – an exclusive retail and services discount marketplace             
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options available
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
• Join community and social groups

About us:

Boeing Aerostructures Australia is Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of composite flight control components for commercial aircraft. We are renowned for our collaborative and supportive working environment and for the high caliber of our people. We are passionate about improving peoples' lives through increasing global mobility with our iconic planes including the production of the 737, 777 and 787 models. 

At Boeing Aerostructures Australia, we are committed to creating an inclusive and incident and injury free workplace, where employees can realise their career goals and make a positive contribution to Boeing’s success.

If this role is you and you're excited by the opportunity to be part of building something amazing, we welcome your application.