Materials Management / Tooling Manager - Military Veterans
at The Boeing Company
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.
Boeing is seeking a Materials Management/Tooling Manager to support F18/C17/F15/E4B and various other Material and Tools rooms in San Antonio, TX.
Position Responsibilities:
Manages employees performing capacity planning, including the coordination, scheduling, audit, and resolution of problems related to the delivery and flow of commodities
Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals
Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes
Manages, develops, and motivates employees
Develops project or operational plans aligned to department's objectives
Implements plans to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved
Assigns authority and responsibilities to employees to execute the plan
Reviews plans' execution, makes appropriate adjustments, and resolves issues
Monitors appropriate metrics to ensure performance to plan
Forecasts resource needs and obtains and manages personnel, facilities, services, equipment, and tools to meet project and daily operating requirements
Acquires, deploys, and schedules personnel to meet project and operational objectives
Reviews, approves, and implements facility, equipment, and service plans to maximize productivity and ensure safety, security, environmental and regulatory compliance
Coordinates with providers to achieve timely delivery of resources
Coaches, counsels, mentors, and provides developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities
Provides on-going developmental feedback
Recognizes contributions of individuals and teams to improve employee satisfaction and retain a skilled and motivated workforce
Develops workgroup, project or operational goals, objectives, and related metrics to ensure alignment with Company vision/strategy
Measures progress, making adjustments as needed
Holds direct reports accountable for achieving goals
Achieves goals for productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction
Applies in-depth understanding of budget management principles and practices to develop and administer project or operating budgets
Ensures work statement is completed on schedule and budget
Establishes partnerships and relationships with internal customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports
Conveys organizational messages to facilitate the accomplishment of workgroup, project, or process goals
Proactively communicates with employees, peers (e.g., fellow first-level managers) and customers
Keeps others informed by communicating project status, conducting, and participating in team meetings, providing presentations, and listening to employee concerns and suggestions
Communicates policies and directives to enhance employee awareness of expectations
Implements policies, procedures, and documents to ensure consistent execution of processes within workgroup in support of Boeing and regulatory requirements
Enforces company rules and policies regarding ethical behavior, safety, security, use of company property, time charging, etc
Identifies opportunities to improve work-related products and processes within own workgroup, project, or process
Engages and empowers employees to make process improvements
Systematically evaluates proper job classification of employees, sets employee goals and objectives, manages, and evaluates performance to plan on a reoccurring basis
Assigns employee salaries based on employee value and Boeing guidelines to provide a fair and equitable work environment
Provides technical direction and guidance to others regarding approved processes, tools, technology and skills for own projects or processes
Ensures workgroup products or processes meet customer, company, quality, industry, and regulatory requirements
Provides approval of workgroup technical approaches, products, and processes
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
5+ years of stockroom/crib procedures experience
3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience working with large aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) inspections
Must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime. Some positions may also be rotating shifts
Preferred Qualifications (Skills/Experience):
Experience in a role requiring the purchasing of tooling/material and Management of day to day activities in a tool/material room
Experience using CribMaster or GoldEsp or related Applications
Boeing Materials/Tooling related policy and procedures experience
LEAN Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Tier I & II & III and Integrated Product Team concepts and team dynamics, etc
5+ years of experience conducting Compliance, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Tool Control and/or Audit assessments
Shift:
This position is for variable shift.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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: $100,300 – $135,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 26, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.
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 U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for variable 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.
San Antonio, TX

At Boeing, not only do we deliver innovative and agile equipment, capability and services to our nation’s military, we are committed to making sure that our military forces continue to have the advantage after their service is done.
We understand that transitioning from Military to Civilian life is challenging. The Boeing Military and Veterans Program (MVP) team can help.
Why join the Boeing family? You can work with advanced technologies that make the world a better place. We offer a wide range of benefits, including market-leading health and retirement plans, generous tuition assistance, paid time off, and programs that support you, your family and your community.
We’re a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. Additionally, Veterans make up nearly 15% of our U.S. Workforce; since 2010 we have hired more than 13,500 Veterans. You will be in great company.
As a veteran/military family member, we would like to communicate with you directly about career opportunities and the support needed to join the Boeing family!
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.