Manufacturing Manager

At Boeing Aerostructures Australia, we are seeking a front-line Manufacturing Manager to join our advanced manufacturing site on a full-time permanent basis on day shift. This position is based 100% onsite in Port Melbourne.

We're seeking a highly motivated front-line leader who is passionate about manufacturing and champions safety, quality, continuous improvement and positive team culture to achieve operational excellence. You will lead a diverse production team, develop and implement plans to engage our manufacturing teams and support staff, and ensure assets reliability to meet production requirements. You will play a critical role in maintaining a high level of operational performance, delivering commercial airplane components to support final assembly at The Boeing Company.

• Manage and lead a production team to achieve operational KPIs
• Ensure safety standards are met and maintained in the production area
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
• Collaborate with other leaders to maintain the operating rhythm of operations
• Track production metrics and report performance to senior management
• Ensure that the team is trained and fully equipped to meet production targets
• Ensure that all production documentation and records are accurately maintained

• Proven experience leading, coaching and supporting teams in a complex manufacturing/factory environment in a front-line managerial or supervisory role
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with a range of stakeholders to collaborate and influence others to ensure program deliverables are achieved
• Experience and familiarity implementing Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions based on the data
• Strong communication, leadership skills, ability to manage conflict and negotiate

Please note that to be considered, candidates will need to have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.

This is a non-EBA position. Remuneration will be dependent on skills and experience. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks and a 3-month probationary period.

• Work on cutting edge projects for an industry leader
• Attractive remuneration plus Management Based Incentives
• Additional annual leave day
• Strong career opportunities
• Access to Boeing Discount Program – an exclusive retail and services discount marketplace
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options available
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
• Join community and social groups

Boeing Aerostructures Australia is Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of composite flight control components for commercial aircraft. We are renowned for our collaborative and supportive working environment and for the high caliber of our people. We are passionate about improving peoples' lives through increasing global mobility with our iconic planes including the production of the 737, 777 and 787 models. We are committed to creating an inclusive and incident- and injury-free workplace, where employees can realise their career goals and make a positive contribution to Boeing's success.

If this role is you and you're excited by the opportunity to be part of building something amazing, we welcome your application. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 17, 2025.

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (Australia).

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to inclusion and invite candidates with disabilities to request accommodations during the recruitment process.