Senior Production Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value attributed to leadership role and significant impact on production management in a crucial industry sector, yet expectations are demanding.
- Leadership role with a broad impact on production
- Significant opportunities for career growth
- Work with diverse teams in aerospace manufacturing
- High expectations for accountability and performance
Pros
- Leadership position with high impact on production outcomes
- Potential for significant professional growth in aerospace manufacturing
- Exposure to various cross-functional teams
Cons
- High responsibility and accountability expectations
- No mention of salary may raise concerns for applicants
- Possibility of operating in resource-constrained environments
Who it's for
Senior-Level • Full-time, on-site
Good fit
- Senior management professionals in manufacturing
- Candidates experienced with operational leadership
- Individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding role
Not recommended for
- New managers without relevant experience
- Individuals preferring less demanding positions
- Those not willing to relocate or commit to on-site work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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:
- Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
- Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred
- 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
- 5+ years of experience managing/supervising a team of 100 or more employees
- 5+ years leadership/management experience (industry or military)
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment
- Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status
- Prior budgetary responsibility or review experience for associated department P&L
- Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
- Leading teams and driving route cause corrective actions (RCCA)
- Ability to coach and develop team
- Prior experience working with and leading multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in a leadership role
- 10 years of experience in Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
- Prior SAP experience
- Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere
- Versatile manufacturing and machining experience
- Understanding of supervising Union employees
- Experience with aircraft maintenance or machining
- Experience working in a 24/7 operations environment
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.
