Facilities Multi-Function - First-Level Manager

Spirit AeroSystems - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Wichita, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Facilities Multi-Function - First-Level Manager at Spirit AeroSystems is responsible for overseeing various job families to ensure the smooth production flow of aerostructures. This role involves leadership in the management of facilities, including the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of assets, while applying process management and improvement techniques. The manager will utilize problem-solving skills to enhance equipment reliability and facilitate training and collaboration among teams and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Supports and directs various job families to support the production flow of the product.
• Leads facilities management including acquisition, modification, maintenance, and disposal of assets.
• Applies process management and improvement techniques.
• Uses problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions for equipment reliability.
• Facilitates work teams and provides training on project planning and process improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing/supervising a team of 20 or more employees.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership/management experience (industry or military).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment over Facilities.
• Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working experience with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, Facilities etc.).
• Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining.
• Prior Military experience (management or leadership).
• Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere.
• Understanding of supervising Union employees.
• Experience with Facilities maintenance or machining.
• Experience working in a 24/7 operations environment.
• Ability to coach and develop team.
• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), Sustainability Facilities Professional (SFP), or Facilities Management Professional (FMP) certifications.