AEO Flow Leader

AEO Product Line Flow Leader

The AEO Product Line Flow Leader, along with their direct and indirect team, is responsible for overseeing all activities related to the delivery management of AEO product lines. They also support rough cut capacity planning, constraint management, and alignment to the Sales and Operations (S&OP) process. This individual leads the Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the product line, is accountable for the Product Line Delivery Action Plans, and represents AEO product lines in operating cadences. The role demands high levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen, as well as the adoption of FLIGHT DECK as the standard approach for problem-solving and closing delivery gaps for AEO.

Manage the AEO Product Line's Integrated Product Team (IPT) and flow processes to enhance customer delivery performance. Interpret hardware planning, ordering, and fulfillment challenges, leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective solutions. Ensure robust processes are in place and consistently followed to support efficient hardware delivery problem-solving. Communicate hardware delivery status, actions taken, and progress updates to customers, ensuring transparency and alignment with their expectations.

• Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) Operating Reviews: Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly IPT operating reviews to ensure alignment and progress toward delivery goals.
• Identify Process Gaps: Analyze estimated delivery schedules and known challenges to pinpoint process inefficiencies that hinder successful achievement of delivery objectives with a particular focus, accountability, and ownership for Raw Materials (Castings and Forgings).
• Support Forecasting and Planning Functions: Collaborate with GE forecasting and planning teams to identify leading indicators and signals that may prevent orders from being successfully received or inputted, ensuring alignment with product line plans. Responsible for understanding the translation of demand signal to the Supply Chain and the subsequent translation into available supply for Install engines, Spare engines, and Engine overhauls. Understand and support master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules.
• Drive Cross-Functional Problem Solving: Assemble and lead cross-functional teamsincluding product line, engineering, and supply chain expertsthrough FLIGHT DECK problem-solving process to improve internal processes and meet program capability and capacity requirements.
• Develop Visual Management Tools: Create and implement visual management systems to track leading indicators of delivery challenges, enabling teams to proactively address issues before they impact program outcomes.
• Escalate Constraints: Monitor problem-solving progress and escalate unresolved constraints to leadership for support, ensuring effective countermeasure execution and resolution.
• Leverage Systemic Tools: Utilize systemic tools (e.g., Spotfire, AMT, PAB) to identify leading indicators and support problem-solving efforts, driving continuous improvement across processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience, with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, manufacturing process improvements, engineering, or serving as a hardware leader/owner.

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities, fostering collaboration and driving team success.
• Transparent and candid, sharing critical information openly, contributing constructively, and building trust within the team.
• Highly focused and adaptable, with a commitment to strategic prioritization, quick learning, and delivering results.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including the ability to challenge existing processes, think critically, and develop innovative solutions. Capable of documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programs effectively.
• Solid project management expertise, with demonstrated success in leading programs and projects to completion.
• Skilled in analyzing and resolving complex problems, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Familiarity with FLIGHT DECK processes and tools is a strong advantage.