Lead Operations Specialist

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

About The Position

Lead day-to-day plant operations that keep our production lines and service shops running safely, reliably, and on schedule. In this role, you will be a key driver of operational performance, translating plans into action and ensuring consistent delivery to our customers. You will oversee the planning and execution of production activities within a well-defined operating framework, while having the autonomy to make informed decisions, solve problems in real time, and recommend improvements. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you will help ensure stability on the line, drive adherence to standards, and support initiatives that enhance quality, throughput, and cost. The Lead Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in elevating how we run our operations every day. You will be the driving force behind implementing and refining standard work, using your prior experience to systematically eliminate waste, streamline processes, and improve overall performance. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you’ll lead the design, rollout, and sustainment of standard work that enables predictable, high-quality execution. As a strategic thinker, you will leverage Operations KPIs to identify performance gaps, prioritize improvement opportunities, and drive actions that move the needle on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Your work will directly shape how our teams operate and how effectively we deliver on our commitments. In addition to leading continuous improvement initiatives within the Technology Development Center, you will also own the management of Government Property. This includes end-to-end responsibility for tracking, scrapping, auditing, and ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements—protecting both the business and our customers. This role is ideal for an experienced operations professional who enjoys building structure, driving change, and seeing tangible results from their work in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing).
+ minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Established project management skills.
Knowledge of Government Property requirements
Experience with Solumina MES, SAP and/or Sync Manufacturing
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

Manage Government Property Tasks for Technology Development Center
Lead Operations initiatives to reduce/eliminate waste
Work with a cross functional team to implement Standard work across factory floor
In-depth understanding of Operation’s KPIs; uses this understanding to identify projects and accomplish own work.

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.
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.
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).