Senior Manufacturing Operation Leader (w/m/x)

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace we believe that the world works better when it's moving. Together we are creating a future of aviation where human safety is of the greatest importance.

In our company we have been offering a flexible working model for many years now as to give our employees the possibility to adjust working hours to suit their individual needs. Our employees easily combine their professional and private responsibilities and have time to pursue their passions. No matter what stage of your career you are at, you can count on the support and mentorship of the best experts in the industry.

On GE Aerospace Warsaw campus, we design aircraft engines and develop advanced technologies such as cooling methods for engine components as well as create statistical models and software applications for aviation. We develop all solutions in diverse teams, in which the best experts eagerly share their knowledge. At GE Aerospace we work together to achieve success. What is more, a career at GE Aerospace is not only an opportunity to work in an international environment, but also a chance to gain experience while visiting laboratories, factories and repair shops around the world.

At GE Aerospace we give our employees space for comprehensive development by supporting a variety of employee initiatives and interest groups, including GE Women's Network, PRIDE Alliance, HealthAhead, Early Careers Network and GE Aerospace Volunteers. Our flexible working model is based on the concept of work-life balance, because at GE Aerospace we believe that people come first in our organization.

Person hired in this role will perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. The scope of the role includes Service Shops. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

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Manage an operation, business, unit, or part of a production facility in order to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety. Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards. Team management of salaried employees. This does not include production supervisors who oversee hourly employees.

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Establish and maintain a structured cadence for daily, weekly, and monthly production line management (e.g., tier meetings, reviews of safety, quality, delivery, and cost), ensuring consistent progress and accountability for key metrics. Ensure seamless adoption of GE Aerospace’s proprietary FLIGHT DECK operating model to improve the effectiveness of line processes and practices.

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Lead production planning activities for the manufacturing line, including capacity planning, scheduling, and sequencing of work to meet customer demand, optimize resource utilization, and ensure on-time delivery.

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Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functions on operations, manage metrics and dashboards, and oversee timely execution of line-level processes, ensuring commitments are met on time and at cost. Provide project and initiative leadership on the line, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders and establishing clear milestones, targets, and schedules.

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Act as a resource and coach for colleagues with less experience on the line. Lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus. Develop persuasion and influence skills to drive alignment on priorities and standard work.

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Use a high level of judgment to make decisions in a fast-paced production environment, handle complex tasks or problems, and assess the quality of information provided. Ask pertinent questions to stakeholders, offer new solutions, leverage internal and external sources, and provide clear recommendations.

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Lead functional or cross-functional improvement projects with limited resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements. Communicate difficult concepts and influence others’ opinions on topics related to line performance. Guide others to consider different points of view and adopt improved practices.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Management from an accredited college or university.

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Solid experience in Manufacturing & Operations Management, business operations, or supply chain management, preferably in a production line leadership or similar shop-floor role.

Desired Characteristics

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Experience with financial, operations, production planning, and program or project management tools.

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Strong track record of working in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer (internal or external) interface skills.

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Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects or production initiatives. Ability to document, plan, and execute work against clear targets. Established project management skills

Benefits  

Join us to see your career take flight today.  

We offer: 

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Flexible work schedule and hybrid work model adjusted to your needs 

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Fascinating job in dynamically growing aerospace industry 

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Competitive salary, annual bonus, copyright costs tax reduction 

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Diverse career opportunities globally 

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Environment of continuous learning and improvement 

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Onboarding support to make your start easier, mentoring support through your career  

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Benefits fit to all lifestyles 

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Wide variety of employee initiatives 

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No