Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the flow of materials across departments and shifts using a pull system, auditing and modifying processes as production demands or capacity change.
•  Maintain short- and long-term production plans to support staffing, budgeting, and material planning needs.
• Collaborate strategically across departments and functions, influencing higher leaders and driving actions to closure.
• Identify trends and opportunities within Daily Management, proactively driving changes and improvements without assistance.
• Facilitate improvement events of larger scope, spanning multiple shifts, and implement solutions to address production constraints.
• Utilize Lean manufacturing knowledge to continuously improve the function of the Lean Model Line and coach others on APPS and Lean principles.
• Clearly convey production priorities, line status, and performance expectations to stakeholders, team leads, and shop floor technicians.
• Mentor team leaders and technicians, fostering talent development and building consensus around key topics.
• Represent the operations team in management of change processes for Lean model lines, driving strategic projects as development opportunities.
• Utilize analytical thinking and technical expertise to monitor production flow, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• Escalate issues when necessary to overcome obstacles and ensure alignment with production plans and KPIs.
• Audit and optimize inventory levels to support production efficiency and minimize waste.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years experience in manufacturing leadership or Lean professional role)
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and higher-level leaders.
• Proven examples of driving change and problem-solving in complex environments.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Advanced analytical skills to identify trends and opportunities and drive actions to closure.
• Established project management skills, including leading larger-scope initiatives autonomously.
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

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.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

LPB1

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes