Production Control and Materials Leader

Job Description Summary

Role Summary Seize a unique opportunity to join a team advancing cutting-edge ceramic matrix composite (CMC) products and technology. In this critical role, you will be a key member of the operations team, leading production control activities to execute plans that develop, industrialize, and scale manufacturing processes for CMC components used in aircraft engines, hypersonics, and other aerospace applications. You will cultivate strong team followership and progressively assume supervisory responsibilities as the operation grows.

Job Description

When you join this growing operations team and lead end-to-end production control for a dedicated manufacturing cell. You will oversee daily operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality products while maintaining safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. As you build followership and coach the team, you will progressively assume supervisory responsibilities. And maintain lean manufacturing continuous improvement mind-set through SQDC: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Role and Responsibilities

Production Control

• Material Ordering: Manage procurement of raw materials and components to support production schedules.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular audits, and implement strategies to minimize excess or shortages.
• Shipping and Receiving: Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely receipt of materials and delivery of finished goods.
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to address delays or disruptions in the supply chain.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions using tools such as Kaizen, Standard Work, and Hoshin Kanri.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support lean manufacturing principles and operational goals.

Operational Excellence

• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet delivery targets.
• Monitor and optimize processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and resolve any non-conformance issues.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to SQDC and report progress to management.
• Analyze data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate documentation of production and inspection activities.

Leadership and Team Management

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and promote a safe working environment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technicians to achieve operational goals.
• Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability.

Technical Expertise

• Provide technical guidance on operations, manufacturing techniques, and equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to minimize downtime.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (manufacturing) experience + minimum of 3 years (manufacturing) experience

Desired Characteristics

• Must possess a passion for team member safety and performance to quality standards.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and desired to drive process improvement in a team atmosphere
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document process and plan work for day and week.
• Established project management skills.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• 1+ years of leadership or management experience
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, team player, collaborative.
• Demonstrated ability to help team make good operational decisions in a timely manner.

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.

Compensation Grade

LPB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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