Production Equipment Maintenance Senior Manager
Company:
The Boeing CompanyAt Boeing South Carolina, our people are the foundation of everything we build. As we continue to increase production, expand our workforce, and prepare for future growth, we are seeking an experienced and influential leader to serve as our Production Equipment Maintenance Senior Manager (Level L) in North Charleston, South Carolina.
This Statement of Work includes responsibility for our Orangeburg, SC, North Charleston - Airport Campus, North Charleston - North Sites (IRC, BR&T and 737 Propulsion), and San Antonio, Texas sites. Occasional travel is required to these sites.
This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Production Equipment Maintenance activities supporting the 787 Program. You will lead a multi-faceted organization responsible for equipment reliability, maintenance excellence, workforce development, safety performance, and operational readiness. Partnering closely with Production, Engineering, and Executive Leadership, this leader will ensure the stability, availability, and continuous improvement of critical production systems that enable delivery commitments and future rate growth.
The ideal candidate will be a visible and trusted leader who can balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational execution. We are looking for business acumen, a passion for developing people, and a demonstrated ability to drive reliability, improve performance, and lead through change in a complex, manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence
Lead all aspects of Production Equipment Maintenance operations supporting production rate and delivery commitments
Develop and execute maintenance strategies focused on equipment reliability, availability, and lifecycle management
Establish department objectives aligned with business priorities, operational performance, and safety goals
Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean principles, root cause analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance practices
Team Leadership & Workforce Development
Lead and develop first-level managers and maintenance professionals across multiple shifts and disciplines
Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, engagement, and operational excellence
Build succession plans and talent development strategies to ensure organizational capability and leadership pipeline strength
Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, and workforce planning
Reliability & Asset Management
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for critical production equipment
Ensure equipment reliability metrics are monitored and action plans are implemented to address performance gaps
Partner with engineering and operations teams to improve asset performance and reduce downtime
Utilize maintenance management systems to drive planning, scheduling, and execution effectiveness
Business & Financial Management
Manage operating budgets, capital investments, and resource allocation to support business objectives
Evaluate equipment replacement, modernization, and investment strategies
Lead supplier relationships and contract service providers to ensure performance, compliance, and value
Support make-versus-buy decisions and long-range maintenance planning
Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication
Serve as the primary maintenance leader interfacing with production leadership, engineering, quality, and executive teams
Communicate operational performance, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership
Build strong partnerships across functions to support production stability and business objectives
Lead cross-functional efforts during critical equipment outages and recovery activities
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
5+ years of experience leading production equipment engineering or maintenance functions/teams
5+ years of experience managing projects, programs, or operational initiatives
Experience developing and executing maintenance, reliability, or operational improvement strategies
Experience influencing stakeholders and collaborating across multiple functions
Ability to support off-shift operations based on business needs
Preferred Qualifications/Competencies
5+ years of experience with predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and asset management practices
5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or large-scale industrial operations
5+ years of experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with Maximo CMMS or similar maintenance management systems
Executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Shift:
This is a 1st shift position.
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.
Pay & Benefits:
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: $146,200 - $197,800
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
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 awardShift:
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