2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor - Operation Management
About The Position
Are you ready to help shape the future of flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. As a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, you will play a key role in producing advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft worldwide. In this role, you will lead daily production operations at our Loves Park facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent execution across the production line. You will oversee a team of approximately 20 hourly employees, including Machinists, General Assemblers, and Lab Technicians, while driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can make sound decisions to keep operations running smoothly.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with minimum of 1 years of professional experience OR associate’s degree with minimum of 3 years of professional experience OR a high school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience
Nice To Haves
- People leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced operating environment
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for daily operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive execution, and solve problems in a production setting
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience leading teams in machining, assembly, or other industrial production operations
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
- Familiarity with safety regulations and quality standards in aerospace or other highly regulated industries
- Ability to analyze production data and use insights to improve operational efficiency
- Proven ability to motivate teams, develop talent, and build a strong performance culture
Responsibilities
- Ability to work 2nd shift schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 10-hour days, starting at approximately 4:30 PM Central.
- Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, and production targets
- Supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 20 hourly employees across machining, assembly, and lab operations
- Foster a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Monitor production flow and operational performance to ensure reliability and consistency on the line
- Partner with production planning to execute schedules and meet customer and business commitments
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and drive corrective actions when needed
- Train employees on required skills, processes, and standard work to support operational excellence
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance
- Troubleshoot production issues and work cross-functionally with maintenance and support teams to minimize downtime
- Communicate production results, gaps, and recovery plans to leadership and stakeholders
- Make timely, independent decisions to maintain momentum and support shift performance
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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
- Annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
