Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is seeking a 2nd Shift 787 Manufacturing Workplace Coach Manager (Level K) to support the 787 Airplane Program at the Airport Campus in North Charleston, South Carolina.
We seek strong leadership, interpersonal and coaching skills to further enable our business units to embrace and advance our One BPS culture, tools, and key performance indicators. In Manufacturing, we embrace daily a First Pass Quality approach, and our leaders must be committed to the success of every team member.
Position Responsibilities:
Manage, develop, and motivate a team of Manufacturing Workplace Coaches (WPCs) across multiple manufacturing business units (MBUs) to serve and help mechanics — new and experienced — perform with confidence and effectiveness
Own and execute a governance strategy for Structured On-Job Training (SOJT) across multiple MBUs
Develop and maintain multiple Skill Enhancement Centers (SECs) that simulate the production system and provide a safe, risk-free environment for hands-on training through Guided Skills Practices (GSPs); SECs are expected to contain several Guided Skills Practices (GSPs) that are an identical replica of the airplane
Ensure WPCs are driving meaningful improvements & tightly aligned to the business’ highest priorities, including rate and flow enablers, top defect drivers, and baseline jobs
Build and maintain strong partnerships across manufacturing and support organizations, especially Production Engineering, to keep the team focused on the most critical production system needs
Communicate a clear vision for the organization and current status effectively to executive leadership
Champion a safety and quality mindset while modeling Boeing Values and Behaviors
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 (1) year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course 'Exploring Leadership'
3+ years of experience advising & influencing managers or non-managers to meet schedules or resolve technical/operational problems
3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing operations or support
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
3+ years of experience in leadership development, coaching, and training for mechanics
3+ years of experience leading Boeing Problem Solving Model (or similar) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
3+ years of leadership or management experience in a manufacturing / production environment
3+ years of experience in collaborative problem solving, building relationships & professional written and verbal communications
Experience with 787 Airplane Program operations (or related experience)
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Shift:
This is a 2nd shift position, but occasionally requires supporting WPC's on alternate shifts as needed.
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.
Travel:
Position may require up to 10% travel.
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: $111,350 - $150,650
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 23, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
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 2nd 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.
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