Lead Production Control & Logistics Specialist

GE Aerospace•Arkansas City, KS

About The Position

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Requirements

For roles outside of the USA: This role requires advanced experience in Manufacturing & Materials Planning and Execution. Knowledge level is comparable to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma with equivalent relevant experience.
For roles in the USA: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college OR High school diploma / GED with 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, materials planning, or production scheduling.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, and execute programs and initiatives
Established project management skills and experience leading small cross-functional efforts
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Responsibilities

Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs.
Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs.
Optimize inventory and process improvements.
Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development.
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Benefits

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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