Candace Johnson
Manufacturing Operations Leader | Change Management
- Role
- Production Operations Leadership at Boeing
- Location
- North Charleston, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Candace Johnson
I’m a people-first operations leader with 13 years of experience in manufacturing—from…
Experience
Production Operations Leadership
Jun 2024 — Present
I lead production operations for the AFT Body team at Boeing, where I manage cross-functional priorities across people, process, and performance. My role blends real-time problem-solving with long-term strategy, making sure our teams stay aligned, empowered, and equipped to deliver world-class aerospace products.In this role, I: Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals Coach and develop frontline teams with a focus on morale, clarity, and ownership Partner across departments (engineering, HR, facilities, planning) to streamline operations and eliminate barriers to performance Translate high-level business strategy into floor-level execution through effective communication and process management Lead and support continuous improvement projects that enhance both team experience and operational outcomesMy leadership approach centers on people. I’ve built a career by empowering hourly teams, optimizing how we work, and creating cultures where people feel supported, seen, and motivated. Whether solving bottlenecks, improving retention, or mentoring emerging leaders—I believe the best operations are powered by thriving teams.
Education
Texas Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
2013
University of Maine
Pre-Dentistry Studies
2003 — 2005
Texas Woman's University
Dual Degree MBA/ MHSM, Business Administration and Health Systems Management
2014 — 2018
Skills
- Editing
- Final Cut Pro
- Advertising
- Event Planning
- Conflict Management
- Marketing Communications
- Press Releases
- Digital Media
- Adobe Premiere
- Copywriting
- Journalism
- Nonprofits
- Social Networking
- Imovie
- Public Relations
- Leadership
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising Design
- Blogging
- Wordpress
- Payroll
- Youth Coordinator
- Web Content Management
- Internal & External Communications
- Social Media
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