F-15 First Line Manufacturing Manager

Boeing is hiring a F-15 First Line Manufacturing Manager in Berkeley, United States. It pays $111k-$151k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Boeing.

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First Line Manufacturing Manager leading production line employees and executing business plans for F-15 manufacturing.

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F-15 First Line Manufacturing Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has multiple openings for F-15 Manufacturing Managers (Level K) in Berkeley, MO. This is an exciting opportunity to manage, develop, and motivate high performing teams of employees on the production line.

Position Responsibilities:

Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines.
Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies.
Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
Manages, develops and motivates employees

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
3+ years’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
1+ years’ experience working with or supporting military aircraft
Ability to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s degree or higher
3+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
Previous knowledge / experience with LEAN
Experience with military aircraft maintenance
Experience with flight ramp operations
Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees
Experience managing a Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU)/hourly union-represented workforce

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Shift:

This role is primarily second shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards:

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

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 2 (United States of America)

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

F-15 First Line Manufacturing Manager is an open job at Boeing.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $111k-$151k a year.
The role is based in USA - Berkeley, MO.
The job was posted on November 2, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Boeing. Apply on Boeing

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