Business Leader

Overview

Perform the daily operations of plant leadership through FLIGHT DECK - GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line for castings foundry which includes OEM and component repair hardware. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution including safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tubes & Ducts foundry in order to reach defined targets in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through FLIGHT DECK - GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model.
• Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy.
• Apply knowledge of best practices and understand how own area integrates with others; be aware of competition and differentiating factors in the market.
• Use judgment to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and interdependent production cycles.
• Leverage technical experience and analytical thinking.
• Use multiple internal and limited external sources to arrive at decisions.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Explain information and develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within the field.
• Convey performance expectations and manage sensitive issues when needed.
• Implement daily management process using FLIGHT DECK to create an escalation process that improves safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing operations) + a minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading hourly teams in a manufacturing setting
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated history of lean leadership with a focus on culture and systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Benefits

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. 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 Information

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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).