Sales Process Manager Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

This is a 2nd shift position 

Position Responsibilities:

Supports and directs various job families to expedite fabrication of details and assemblies. Applies process management and improvement techniques. Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to fabrication problems.  Facilitates work teams, provides training and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

Must be able to work 2nd, and or alternative work week and weekend shifts

• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• 3-5 yrs of experience in Aerospace,  CNC machine Fabrication/Processing, Multi Axis Machining.
• 3-5 years of experience and working knowledge of Hard Metallic Finishing such as Titanium and working exposure to the Machines that are used in the process.
• 3- 5yrs of experience managing/supervising a team of 25 or more employees
• 3-5yrs in a leadership/management experience (industry or military) 
• 3-5 yrs of experience in manufacturing environment 
• Experience utilizing production metrics to make informed decisions and drive results
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associates or Bachelor Degree
• 5+yrs of experience in a leadership role
• 5+yrs of experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Titanium  Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
• 5+yrs Experience in a manufacturing production atmosphere
• 5+yrs Experience machining 
• Experience working in a union environment
• Prior SAP experience
• Prior Military experience (management or leadership)
• Prior experience working with Lean principles
• NC programming experience

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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:

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. 

We also provide 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: $71,150- $109,100

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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

Must be able to work 2nd, and or alternative work week and weekend shifts

• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• 3-5 yrs of experience in Aerospace,  CNC machine Fabrication/Processing, Multi Axis Machining.
• 3-5 years of experience and working knowledge of Hard Metallic Finishing such as Titanium and working exposure to the Machines that are used in the process.
• 3- 5yrs of experience managing/supervising a team of 25 or more employees
• 3-5yrs in a leadership/management experience (industry or military) 
• 3-5 yrs of experience in manufacturing environment 
• Experience utilizing production metrics to make informed decisions and drive results
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associates or Bachelor Degree
• 5+yrs of experience in a leadership role
• 5+yrs of experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Titanium  Metallic Finishing/Processing, Assembly or Machining
• 5+yrs Experience in a manufacturing production atmosphere
• 5+yrs Experience machining 
• Experience working in a union environment
• Prior SAP experience
• Prior Military experience (management or leadership)
• Prior experience working with Lean principles
• NC programming experience

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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:

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. 

We also provide 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: $71,150- $109,100

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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.