Lead Manufacturing Training Specialist

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Job Description Summary

The Asheville Lead Manufacturing Training Specialist will establish and maintain the site technical training program for content related to CNC machining, special processes, quality, engineering, and standard operating procedures. Provide in depth perception and insight by conducting whole organization needs assessments, identifying skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed. This role develops and maintains external and internal partnerships to continue pipeline, growth, and competitiveness of our workforce.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Establish the structure for enabling advancement of machinist skills, expectations, and growth of all hourly team members.
·  Provides expertise in analyzing learning needs and designing training solutions in partnership with Operations and Compliance.
·  Partner with the Site FLIGHT DECK Leader to develop a training program aligning with FLIGHT DECK Transformation.
·  Leads and maintains an hourly employee development program for GE Aerospace – Asheville Rotating Parts. 
·  Creates a shared need with business leaders to identify training needs and map out development plans for teams and individuals. Coordinates appropriate trainers by subject.
·  Leads record retention of job classifications, qualifications, and expectations for all levels of machinists and inspectors in the record system of choice.
·  Responsible for the on-the-job training content and documentation.
·  Formulates a new evaluation process for all hourly operators, building employee development plans in.
·  Works together with business leadership and Compliance to fulfill training requirements.
·  Partner with Human Relations to assist with new hire onboarding and recruiting events.
·  Designs and prepares educational aids and materials as needed.
·  Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism regarding sensitive information.

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s Degree accredited  college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Training Programs)
·  Minimum of 3 years of Training Programs experience

Desired Characteristics

·  Have previous experience developing and managing training programs.
·  Strong communication skills to work with business leaders, and a broad range of training administration and delivery vendors; ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
·  Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
·  Demonstrated experience coordinating management and leadership development programs.
·  Ability to prioritize several projects simultaneously.
·  Demonstrated ability to be an effective problem solver.
·  Ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
·  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

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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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