Lafayette MRO Program Improvement Leader

GE Aerospace • Lafayette, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The MRO Program Improvement Leader reports to the GE Lafayette Plant Leader and works in a self-directed teaming structure. This role will have accountability for functional, business, & broad company objectives. In this role, you will integrate & develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years in manufacturing experience)
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing/assembly/overhaul environment experience with responsibility and ownership for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in a GE Overhaul shop
• Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organizational demands;
• Prior experience with regulatory agencies and knowledge of requirements;
• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, and standard cost systems;
• Prior experience with Lean, Standard Work, Standard WIP and Takt Time;
• Knowledge of GE products, processes, customer requirements and budgeting/financial processes;
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead Lafayette overhaul shop to meet or exceed all targets related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost;
• Advance site continuous improvement culture utilizing FLIGHT DECK tools;
• Communicate with customers and ensure that all commitments are met or exceeded;
• Provide leadership in the areas of staff selection, training and development, facility planning and construction, process, and procedure implementation;
• Direct process / product improvement programs and provide process method excellence throughout the organization;
• Work with business leadership to understand demand, drive process improvement, and ensure soft and hard capacity is in place to support customer needs;
• Manage and execute on site transformation plan to ensure readiness for future business needs;
• Ensure communication of key business / customer issues to employees;
• Interface with other organizations and vendors to assure requirements are met on time;
• Provide ongoing coaching and development for employees, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training;
• Work with customers, functional leaders, and internal staff to meet production and product support requirements;
• Facilitate decision-making and problem solving discussions and provide effective communication across the plant;
• Develop and track expense, inventory, and investment budgets;

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees