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Production Control Analyst

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2025-14715 Category Professional Post Date Jun. 27, 2025
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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.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Analyze and optimize methods, equipment, facilities, and labor to ensure efficient use of resources and meet production goals
  • Evaluate capacity, processes, and products; recommend and implement improvements to support operational effectiveness
  • Assess the impact of process changes on budgets; develop labor standards and maintain accurate performance and cost data
  • Develop shop schedules and capacity plans; manage layout planning and implementation of manufacturing processes
  • Present performance data to manufacturing leadership; collaborate with cross-functional teams and tooling to align resources
  • Apply technical principles independently within established guidelines, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) with 2-4 years of experience or Master’s with 0-2 years
  • Experience with shop floor planning, including build plan and sequenced manufacturing schedules
  • Proficient in using MRP systems and managing project tasks independently across multiple workflows
  • Skilled in facilitating meetings and presenting data clearly to various stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred

  • 3+ years of relevant experience

  • Aerospace or production control experience strongly preferred

  • Proficient in SAP and other systems; tech-savvy with strong skills in Microsoft suite

  • Experience developing labor hour and overtime plans

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.

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.

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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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