Material Planner and Facility Project Leader

GE Aerospace • Asheville, NC

15d

About The Position

Material Planning and Project Leader - will purchase indirect materials and services, at the lowest achievable cost, to meet the needs of the site. In addition, this position will lead facility related projects by procuring funds, developing project plans, and leading contractors/vendors to execute the work. Finally, this position will be responsible for entering Capital requests and facilitating the site’s Capital Project meeting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing experience) + Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior supply chain process and product knowledge
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to effectively influence and motivate others
• Strong negotiation skills and able to lead by example
• Familiarity with materials and equipment that is relevant to the function
• Strong propensity for excelling in a demanding environment
• Ability to determine the impact of actions on business
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and resolve challenges simultaneously
• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience/mindset
• Ability to hold others accountable and lead via influence
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Experience with spare parts management
• 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

• Support and meet production schedules, and manage the areas within budget guidelines and controls
• Encourage and maintain a safe work environment
• Schedule, advise, resolve issues, expedite, and track materials and services
• Design and implement processes and systems for control and replenishment of materials
• Promote customer satisfaction and develop positive customer relationships
• Provide direction, leadership, and material support for assigned production area
• Administer purchase orders (individual and blanket)
• Initiate and process purchase requisitions
• Receive and approve invoices
• Work on cross-functional projects / teams to deliver technology solutions for the business
• Partner with onsite tool group to enter request for quotes for spot buys, answer questions, provide knowledge-based info and vendor quotes for reference
• Facility Project Management Lead Contractors/Vendors
• Proficient in GE’s capital procurement process. Able to develop and submit business cases to the Investment Review Board (IRB), procure and manage capital to budget, and see projects to closure). Uses judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. Able to utilize multiple sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Enter all capital requests into FAMS
• Facilitate site’s Capital Project meeting

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.

What This Job Offers

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