Manufacturing Team Leader - Production

Job Title

GE Aerospace is a leader in the industrialization of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for the manufacture of military and commercial jet engines. CMC's are a technological breakthrough in advanced materials that enables a revolutionary change in the engine's fuel efficiency, performance and emissions through lower density and fuel burn at increased temperature. GEA's commitment to the development of CMC technology began in 2001 and has reached realization in 2016 with first deliveries of the LEAP engine for commercial narrow body airliners. Orders for LEAP, which features a CMC shroud component, continue to grow exponentially, reflecting the success of this product. GEA's commitment to the implementation of CMC technology continues with the GE9X engine, the first commercial engine to incorporate multiple CMC components. The first flight powered by GE9X engines was completed in January of 2020. These examples are just the beginning for the opportunities that CMC's create to transform the aviation industry and GE Aerospace is playing a lead role in that revolution.

Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• People Leadership:
  • Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees. Typically managing hourly employee populations.
  • Maintain and administer processes that ensure equitable technician resource leveling, overtime allocation, vacation practices
  • Manage hourly payroll validation and approval process
  • Ensure that the training process is followed by holding employees accountable that qualifications are timely met, working with Area Trainer to continuously track training progress and quality of training and administer training as assigned
  • Recruit, interview, and make recommendation for hire as may be required to maintain required staffing levels
  • Utilize Impact Awards or other methods to celebrate, reward, recognize and encourage employees
  • Develop and communicate clearly defined roles, responsibilities, standards, and expectations for team members and ensure performance through leadership, coaching, development, and effective use of performance feedback processes
  • Coordinate with HR to administer corrective action processes, as needed, to ensure employee performance expectations are met
• EHS Leadership:
  • Develop knowledge of site EHS procedures and engage EHS team as needed for team support
  • Ensure accountability and compliance to use of Safe Work Permits, JSAs, and site procedure adherence
  • Ensure incidents and concerns are managed through open reporting, immediate containment to safe state, and lead RCAs/ 5 Whys as assigned
  • Ensure that the MOC/PSSR process is followed for assigned area
• Operations Leadership:
  • Coach and hold employees accountable for daily performance and execution of daily plans
  • Communicate deviations from daily plans and escalations from area needs
  • Drive and establish accountability for 5S and housekeeping standards
  • Lead and is accountable for continuous improvement of area
  • Ensure that appropriate resources, necessary tools, and equipment are available for employees to perform their functions
  • Follow Leader Standard Work to drive performance
  • Attain basic process knowledge in all unit jobs, assigned area Process hazards and safeguards, unit operations, equipment requirements, and procedures
  • Audit the completion of technician generated logs, records, and forms, coach team members on findings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Chemical, Nuclear, or other related manufacturing facility).

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent leadership skills and experiences with the ability to direct, coach, and develop employees
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of PSM and EHS policies and Quality Management Systems is preferred
• Participation in or leadership of continuous improvement projects
• Communicates and makes decisions based on data and facts
• Methodical problem solving or trouble shooting thought process
• Proficient on Computer systems, including Microsoft office
• Strong root cause and corrective action skills
• Willing to work night shift that are 12-hour shifts including some Holidays

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.

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