This role will be responsible for developing the long term strategy for the Composites Part Family, including decision making framework and process for strategy development. Elements of the strategy will encompass multi-year demand and capacity modeling, identifying uncertainties and decision timing, Joint Venture strategies, future capacity needs, and make/buy decisions including the optimal locations of footprint for customer impact, stabilizing the technology, and optimize cost and lead time. This role will partner closely with finance to manage capital allocation and IRB requests for the Composites IPT. This leader will foster and drive collaboration of cross-functional teams including operations, design engineering, materials engineering, sourcing, materials, quality, and product lines aligned to our IPT strategy. The strategy will enable the Composites IPT to meet deliver for our customers with a foundation tied to our KPIs of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. In addition, the role will be actively involved in identifying and investing in the appropriate technologies to ensure that our future value streams can deliver competitive value in a producible state at TG6. This role will own current, future, and ideal state value stream maps at the Part Family level and will develop and manage action plans to achieve the future state vision.Job Description
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join our team as a Strategic Operations Leader within the Composites Integrated Product Team (IPT) and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation manufacturing. We’re looking for a dynamic leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for innovation, and is eager to drive long-term strategy and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
As a Strategic Operations Leader, you’ll be at the forefront of driving impactful change and delivering results. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Collaborative Leadership: Partner horizontally with product line leaders, site managers, finance, HR, sourcing, and engineering teams to align strategies and achieve shared goals.
- Strategic Planning: Own and lead the 3-5 year planning process for the Composites IPT, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry trends.
- Framework Development: Design and implement an operating framework to manage and execute long-term strategies effectively.
- Capacity Analysis: Lead long-term capacity analysis and establish a quarterly strategy rhythm to ensure continuous progress and adaptability.
- Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a team of senior professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Problem Solving: Tackle complex challenges with high-level judgment, offering creative solutions and recommendations that drive improvement across products, processes, and services.
- Industry Insight: Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging insights to inform strategy and decision-making.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a candidate who brings a unique blend of expertise, leadership, and passion for driving results.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in the aviation manufacturing/composites industry.
- Experience in CMC manufacturing, Lean principles, process control, and project management is essential.
Desired Qualifications:
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams and projects, with a continuous improvement mindset and a track record of delivering on commitments.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills and the ability to challenge existing processes, think critically, and develop innovative solutions.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to energize and build rapport across all levels of the organization.
- Personal Attributes:
- Humble: Respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn, and globally minded.
- Transparent: Shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively.
- Focused: Strategically prioritizes work and remains committed to achieving goals.
- Collaborative Leader: Strong communicator, decision-maker, and team player.
- Problem Solver: Analytical-minded, challenges the status quo, and drives meaningful change.
Why Join Us?
At GE Aerospace, we’re committed to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), with safety always being our top priority. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of aviation.
- Collaborate with world-class professionals in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Drive meaningful impact through strategic leadership and operational excellence.
- Grow your career with a company that values continuous improvement and professional development.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re a strategic thinker, a collaborative leader, and a problem solver with a passion for aviation manufacturing, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career journey.
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GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
LI-EDRICH
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
