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Material & Distribution Senior Manager

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2026-16022 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 12, 2026
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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.


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. 

Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead a diverse group of Manufacturing Logistics Managers
  • Oversee and direct operations
  • Motivating Manager to perform at a high level.
  • Manage budgets, develop presentations, and make presentations
  • Communicate across all levels of the workforce
  • Performs responsibilities requiring the integration of disciplines from more than one Materials Management and Transportation job family and applies independent, specialized technical expertise to support a wide range of business objectives.
  • Activities include but are not limited to, the development, integration, implementation, and execution of multidisciplinary business processes.
  • Works cross-functionally with internal and external customers and suppliers, employee levels to carry out responsibilities.
  • Develop and coach the team to improve inventory accuracy, material inventory, and delivery to internal customers
  • Lead warehousing, service procurement, tool cribs, 3rd party processing, transportation and more.
  • Drive site-wide safety excellence by leading safety training programs and reinforcing safe-work practices across all operations—ensuring consistent compliance, engagement, and continuous improvement at every level of the workforce.

Required skills/experience:

  • 7+ years of experience in management
  • Knowledge of managing 3PLs, shipping, warehousing, receiving, and internal logistic functions
  • Project Management experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Experience with SAP

Preferred Qualification:

  • Masters Degree
  • Large Team Management

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

Summary Pay Range: $105,950 - $162,450

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.


Export Control Requirements:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.


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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  • 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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