Lead Manufacturing Specialist (Material Plan & Execution)

Lead Manufacturing Specialist (Material Plan & Execution)

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage work orders in accordance with the production schedule from release to completion, including shortage tracking, scrap replacements, and outside processes.
• Relay material shortages to the sourcing and planning functions and communicate shortage impacts to the operations/production team through fulfillment.
• Maintain a status of all work in process (WIP). Coordinate with the production supervisor/coach on upcoming work order releases to align with the production schedule and customer commitments.
• Attend regular operating rhythms and be prepared to discuss material status, delinquency/delivery, and schedule changes.
• Participate in and lead process improvement projects, value stream mapping events, and Kaizen events/projects.
• Work in cross-functional teams to support the production personnel, identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive lean initiatives/improvements.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. As a lead, you'll provide informal guidance to team members and be expected to take on the more challenging production control assignments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in materials planning and/or production planning/scheduling)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning and/or production planning/scheduling

Additional Information:

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP (Oracle R12 preferred) and understanding of business KPI's around cost, inventory, and cash flow.
• Ability to lead a team and influence others; strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to set priorities and execute schedule to achieve milestones/objectives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Focus drive to work through problems and implement a sustainable solution.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• And more!