Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Production Supervisor

GE Aerospace•Sterling, VA

49d

About The Position

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aviation as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aviation, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Job Description The Production Supervisor leads and engages employees and leads daily management to drive sustainable, continuous improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and meeting Production Plan goals. Effectively facilitates through conflict to ensure listening and adherence and support differences of opinions. Champions an environment of teamwork, problem solving, and engagement. Effectively communicates requirements using a team approach to accomplish goals and objectives of the business. Executes standard operational/technical tasks such as, hourly timecards and performance conversations with employees while utilizing Flight Deck and Daily Management practices. Supports development and execution of training programs implemented through standard work practices. Willing to learn and use continuous improvement tools and methodologies. Individuals selected for this internship will have the responsibility and authority to carry out all assigned tasks This internship is for Active Military Personnel only

Requirements

Active Military personnel
Demonstrated Experience working in manufacturing or repair & overhaul environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Bachelors degree in relevant field or 5 years experience in relevant workplace
Experience leading people
Demonstrated skills using GE Flight Deck, Six Sigma, or Lean
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

Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Team builder
Repairman certificate or Airframe/Powerplant Certified preferred but not required.
Engineering or Quality experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Direct work on the shop floor; ability to influence decision making with or without authority, facilitate groups with diverse perspectives, bring teams to agreement.
Foster an environment of learning and problem solving.
Interpersonal skills that build productive relationships and influence others, both within the business and across organizations.
Ability to interact with all levels of the business (senior leaders to working teams), exceptionally good listening skills, able to present complex or new insights with clarity and simplicity.
collaborate effectively with others to achieve common objectives.
Align with Team Leads and set employee expectations for the day.
Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees.
Completes time keeping, tracks and approves OT and PTO.
Strategically plans production and works through issues by cross-training and maximizing coverage for PTO where production needs.
Assesses need for OT.
Hiring and developing team members, follow ups, supporting hourly team.
Facilitating coaching conversations.
Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
May use prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.
Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems.
May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Ensure the shipment goals, business goals, customer requirements and production plans are achieved by partnering with Production Control.