What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Leader - Production Engine Test Operations position at GE Aerospace?
Job Description Summary
Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.
Why Join Us
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and oversee Marine and Industrial Engine tests and delivery.
- Directly supervise and mentor salaried team members, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
- Run daily start-up meetings prior to each shift.
- Communicate with internal GE Aerospace support groups to ensure alignment and collaboration on projects and initiatives.
- Ensure all safety standards and protocols are strictly adhered to, fostering a culture of safety within the team.
- Maintain and utilize Flight Deck tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the department.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.
- Support and lead lean initiatives, including Kaizen events, standard work development, and problem-solving efforts.
- Highly motivated individual who exemplifies GE Aerospace’s Leadership Behaviors of acting with humility, leading with transparency, and delivering with focus.
- Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably within the aerospace or automotive industry.
- Proven experience in leading and supervising teams, with a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and quality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven track record of implementing process improvements.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- 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
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the success of a global leader in aerospace.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation collaboration
- Commitment to professional development and career growth. Learning
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
