Shipside Operations Specialist (Production Support)
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Business sales executives
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
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.
At Boeing Sheffield, we engage the talent, pride and passion of people to be the leading supplier of flight critical, complex machined hardware to all of Boeing Commercial Airplanes for today and tomorrow!
Role Overview
This role is an integral part of the Boeing Sheffield production system and the continued growth and increasing performance of the Line Side Control Centre. Fundamental to this role is being able to calmly and effectively work production stopping issues to resolution. This role will require cross-functional collaboration when needed. You will also need the ability to communicate effectively, take a proactive approach to problem solving, and work effectively as part of a team. You will possess excellent people and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and develop staff across the business with systematic problem solving to eliminate issues.
A hands-on approach means you will get involved and lead from the front, providing problem solving capability and nurture teamwork to enable a smooth-running production facility. Driven by results you will possess a flexible attitude, able to deliver change effectively and strive for continual improvement within the LSCC.
This will be a shift working role covering the shift pattern below:
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.
At Boeing Sheffield, we engage the talent, pride and passion of people to be the leading supplier of flight critical, complex machined hardware to all of Boeing Commercial Airplanes for today and tomorrow!
Role Overview
This role is an integral part of the Boeing Sheffield production system and the continued growth and increasing performance of the Line Side Control Centre. Fundamental to this role is being able to calmly and effectively work production stopping issues to resolution. This role will require cross-functional collaboration when needed. You will also need the ability to communicate effectively, take a proactive approach to problem solving, and work effectively as part of a team. You will possess excellent people and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and develop staff across the business with systematic problem solving to eliminate issues.
A hands-on approach means you will get involved and lead from the front, providing problem solving capability and nurture teamwork to enable a smooth-running production facility. Driven by results you will possess a flexible attitude, able to deliver change effectively and strive for continual improvement within the LSCC.
This will be a shift working role covering the shift pattern below:
- Mornings - Week 1
Monday to Friday: 06:00 – 14:00
Friday: 13:45 – 19:15
Role Responsibilities:
- Afternoons - Week 2
Friday: 13:45 – 19:15
Role Responsibilities:
- Prioritize, expedite, and resolve production impacting issues utilizing the LSCC resource and wider support teams to enable resolution.
- Effectively navigate and use the Shipside Action Tracker system to drive resolution and closure of production stopping issues.
- Support on defect reduction activates cross-functionally to support site performance.
- Strong understanding and experience of using systematic problem-solving to solve problems and coach/mentor staff members on correct usage of the tools.
- Assist with validation or clarification of issues by reviewing multiple information sources.
- Assist LSCC Team Captain in improving LSCC processes by identifying and documenting shop related chronic issues.
- Participate in site tier meetings where required to elevate SAT constraints to functional leaders and coordinate effective utilisation of the LSCC.
- Understand the performance of the LSCC in terms of customer service and KPIs (15 Minute Response, 4 Hour Resolution and 96 hours closure).
Basic Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have operated in a high precision machining environment for an extensive period or have relevant experience of Production Systems and will be able to transfer those skills into the LSCC team here in Boeing Sheffield.
Becoming a Boeing Employee
- Strong Decision Making / Problem Solving Skills – using processes that ensure broad thinking about all situations and issues.
- Teamwork – Ability to work as part of a team but also under own direction.
- Open Two-way Communications – The free flow of continuous, direct and candid communications.
- Flexibility / Adaptability / Change – Appropriate behavioural responses, work adjustments and coping mechanisms are expected for individuals and teams as the site is on its journey to full rate operation.
- Development / Engagement – Fully involved in one’s work to foster organizational interests as well as promoting development and growth.
- Proactivity – Must be proactive in maintaining a safe, incident and injury free work environment and champion quality improvement activities.
The ideal candidate will have operated in a high precision machining environment for an extensive period or have relevant experience of Production Systems and will be able to transfer those skills into the LSCC team here in Boeing Sheffield.
Becoming a Boeing Employee
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
- Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
- Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
- Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
- Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
- 6x annual salary life insurance
- 6 weeks Paternity leave
- 52 Weeks Maternity leave
- Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
- Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 20, 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
Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person pla
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 20, 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
Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person pla
ys a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.