Manufacturing Cell Leader

GE Aerospace • Lynn, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

At GE Aerospace, we are advancing the future of flight. As the Manufacturing Cell Leader, you will lead a team of hourly machinists and represented employees in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for driving daily production execution, meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This is a frontline manufacturing leadership role for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced operation, enjoys developing people, and can balance production execution with employee engagement in a unionized environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including quality, engineering, maintenance, HR, and labor relations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing leadership
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing or manufacturing leadership
• Ability to work 1st shift and support business needs as required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a frontline manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience with direct supervision of hourly employees.
• Experience in a unionized / represented workforce environment.
• Aerospace, machining, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and daily management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive operational performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach and develop employees while driving accountability and results.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with frontline employees and cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Respectful, transparent, and team-oriented leadership style.
• Adaptable, organized, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations on 1st shift to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Provide direct supervision of hourly machinists and other represented employees in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Set clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and teamwork.
• Assign work, monitor staffing needs, and ensure resources are aligned to meet production commitments.
• Drive execution of standard work, operating procedures, and production schedules.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, performance feedback, and day-to-day leadership.
• Build positive working relationships in a unionized manufacturing environment, partnering effectively with employees, union representatives, HR, and labor relations.
• Address production issues, staffing challenges, and quality concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and planning teams to remove barriers and improve performance.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, flow, quality, and waste reduction.
• Monitor daily performance metrics and drive actions to close gaps and improve results.
• Ensure accurate communication across shifts and maintain clear production and operational updates.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level