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First Line Manufacturing Manager

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2026497369 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 01, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Help Build the Future of Flight

At Boeing South Carolina, we are shaping the future of aerospace. As the exclusive final assembly site of the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner, our team delivers one of the most advanced commercial airplanes in the world—connecting people, economies, and possibilities across the globe.

We are accelerating production, expanding our capabilities, and building the leadership team that will carry the 787 program into its next chapter. This is your opportunity to step into a visible, mission-critical leadership role at the heart of Boeing’s widebody manufacturing system.

As a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) in North Charleston, South Carolina, you won’t simply oversee production—you will inspire people, build high-performing teams, and directly contribute to delivering world-class airplanes that redefine what’s possible.

Your Impact Starts on Day One

In this role, you will lead frontline manufacturing teams responsible for building one of the most sophisticated aircraft ever designed. You will shape culture, develop talent, and drive performance across safety, quality, and delivery.

You will:

  • Lead and inspire frontline manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

  • Execute daily production plans that bring the 787 Dreamliner to life

  • Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to solve complex challenges

  • Develop and coach teammates to unlock their full potential and build future leaders

  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles and operational excellence tools

  • Foster a culture grounded in safety, quality, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship

  • Help position Boeing South Carolina for continued growth, innovation, and production rate increases

  • Build airplanes that change the world

This is a role for leaders who want to make a visible impact—every day.

We’re Looking for Leaders Who:

  • Inspire trust and bring out the best in their teams

  • Thrive in dynamic, fast-moving manufacturing environments

  • Lead with accountability, clarity, and confidence

  • Are passionate about building people, not just processes

  • Embrace continuous improvement and operational excellence

  • Want to be part of something bigger than themselves

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience

  • 3+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership role

  • Ability to lead teams and execute within a structured production environment

  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

  • Willingness and ability to work a variable shift based on operational needs

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Aerospace manufacturing experience, particularly in Final Assembly, Structures, Interiors, or Flight Test

  • Experience leading hourly employees in a production environment

  • Proven track record of implementing Lean or continuous improvement initiatives

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • FAA A&P Certification

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

This position is for a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until a re-evaluation is required. Shifts assigned for training may differ from your permanent work shift. ​

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is 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.

Why Boeing South Carolina

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead at one of Boeing’s most important and fastest-growing production sites.

You will be part of:

  • A leadership team driving the future of widebody production

  • A culture focused on people, safety, and excellence

  • A site making historic investments in growth and capability

  • A mission that connects the world through aerospace innovation

This Is Your Moment to Lead

The 787 Dreamliner represents innovation, performance, and possibility. Behind every aircraft is a leader who makes it happen.

If you are ready to lead from the front, develop people, and play a defining role in the future of aerospace—we want to hear from you.

Join us. Help build the future of flight.

Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, 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.  

The Boeing Company also provides 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: $111,350 - $150,650


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 16, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.

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