Front Line Supervisor- Repair Shop

GE Aerospace•Vandalia, OH

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. The Front Line Supervisor- Repair Shop manages the daily operation for the repair/modification of aviation electrical power generation and conversion assets for a variety of military and civil customers with an hourly workforce of 30 associates. This department is unique in that it requires a candidate to be able to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams of engineers, quality, and material specialist to achieve product quality, cost, and output metrics. The successful candidate will have a history of practical problem solving, a background in operations to include material management, repair station readiness and workforce development. Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton-known widely as the birthplace of aviation-where the Wright Brothers built the world's first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 27 acres right off Interstate 75. At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of military and commercial customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing
Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience managing a team
This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
This role will site onsite at the Vandalia, OH facility
Start time for this position is 6:00am eastern
End time at 3:30pm, but may vary based on business needs

Nice To Haves

Aerospace industry experience focused in repairs.
Previous Experience in Aviation Repair Station
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Continuous Improvement problem solving
Engineering or Materials background

Responsibilities

Oversight and management of front-line repair station employees involving:
Oversight and management of hourly direct reports consisting of approximately 30 individuals
Pay and time keeping
Prioritization of work
Drive continuous improvement activities for the team
Provide mentorship and coaching to subordinates and peers alike
Focus on tactical goals while not losing sight of strategic priorities
Develop strategies to achieve deliverables/meet customer needs
Manage labor capacity and hire as workflow dictates
Maintain training certifications and ISO audit certification
Develop solutions within a "Lean" culture and team setting to achieve organizational goals
Engage peers and workforce to develop projects that impact the productivity of the team
Work cross functionally to achieve customer priorities while achieving business metrics

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
And more!

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