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Facilities - First Line Leader

Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, 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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Plan and integrate resources necessary for maintaining or improving company assets.
  • Analyze and improve facilities methods and conditions.
  • Coordinate activities with other company organizations and customers.
  • Analyze data using statistics and other tools.
  • Recommend and implement continual improvements.
  • Develop plans, resolve problems, establish schedules and track progress to maintain or improve buildings, equipment, and systems.
  • Oversee the installation, testing, certification, and maintenance of radio frequency systems and electromagnetic facilities.
  • Develop scope of work, acquire materials and services, and oversee facilities contracts.
  • Maintain historical records.
  • Interface with company organizations, customers, and suppliers.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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 (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • 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.

Drug Free Workplace

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.

Pay & Benefits

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 savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $78,650 - $120,600

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Salary : $78,650 - $120,600

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