Job Description
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Boeing is seeking a Senior Manager, Production Control / Material Management to lead and manage production control and material management activities in support of manufacturing operations to support the BDS Production Control & Materials Management team in Ridley Park, PA!
This position is responsible for ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and flow of materials to meet production schedules, operational objectives, and customer commitments.
The selected candidate will provide leadership to a team responsible for inventory management, material availability, shortage resolution, production scheduling support, and cross-functional coordination across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, engineering, and program management organizations. Manages, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers. The successful candidate will provide input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
Position Responsibilities:
Builds a positive and inclusive team environment creating a culture of integrity, safety, quality and performance
Highly focused sense of urgency required, responding to all escalation issues raised by internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.
Ensure daily execution of statement of work, measuring team performance against KPIs (People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost)
Understand inventory management and control as a key element for the business to meet targets; work with team to manage processes and accountability for inventory holdings and reduction efforts
Understand customer demand and develop supply strategies ensuring on time delivery and first pass quality through partnering with Supplier Management and Supplier Quality
Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.
Develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures, including business and technical strategies, goals and objectives
Understand, commit, communicate and execute the production system plan
Lead production control and material management functions to support execution of manufacturing plans and delivery commitments
Develop and implement material strategies to ensure timely availability of parts, components, and resources
Oversee inventory management processes, including material accuracy, cycle counts, shortages, expediting, and excess control
Monitor production schedules and coordinate resolution of material constraints affecting manufacturing flow
Partner with internal stakeholders to address supply disruptions, production risks, and schedule impacts
Analyze production, inventory, and supply data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Establish and track performance metrics related to schedule adherence, material availability, inventory health, and operational efficiency
Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve business and functional objectives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve material flow, reduce waste, and support lean operations
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory and contractual requirements
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
10+ years of experience in managing or leading people or teams
10+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or manufacturing support environment
5+ years of Materials Management or Supply Chain experience
5+ years of training or experience using Lean Manufacturing principles
5+ years of experience demonstrating exceptional business, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor's degree or higher
5+ years of experience in a role that involves strategic planning and risk identification
Demonstrated ability to create shared vision and translate into strategy Implementation
Demonstrated capacity to proactively and quickly makes sense of complex issues; responds effectively to complex and ambiguous situations; communicates complicated information simply
Experience expediting products through a production system to meet emergent customer demand
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.
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 for a Senior Level M: $179,350.00 - $242,650.00.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 28, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st 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.