Job Information
Spirit AeroSystems Facilities First Level Manager - Infrastructure & Utilities in Wichita, Kansas
Overview
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Supports and directs various job families to support the production flow of the product.
Facilities leadership with the acquisition, modification, maintenance, and disposal of owned and leased assets
Applies process management and improvement techniques.
Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions for equipment reliability.
Facilitates work teams, provides training and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement on building systems and production equipment.
Qualifications
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 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
Flexibility working 2nd, 3rd or alternative work week shifts
Preferred Qualifications:
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
(CFM) Certified Facilities Manager, (SFP) Sustainability Facilities Professional, or (FMP) Facilities Management Professional certifications.
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.