1st Shift Production Supervisor

GE Aerospace•Asheville, NC

About The Position

Perform daily plant operations to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line, including Service Shops. The role is responsible for departmental operations planning and execution, or for executing professional activities within a technical discipline. It operates with some autonomy under established policies or review of end results, and allows modification of procedures and practices as long as results meet standards for quality, volume, timeliness, and other measures of acceptability. This first-shift position oversees front-line manufacturing production associates at the Asheville facility and is accountable for the assigned team’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. The supervisor conducts performance evaluations, plans manpower and training, develops team skills to meet customer demand, mentors team leaders, and coaches, counsels, recognizes, and disciplines employees as appropriate. The role also involves collaborating across the site and communicating with direct reports, peers, senior leadership, and functions including maintenance, Quality, EHS, and finance. The scheduled shift is 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on demonstrating U.S. Person status as specified in the posting and legal authorization to work in the United States. A successful offer is conditioned on completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of experience in Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment, plus at least three years of experience in Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment.
Ability to work the first shift, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Must demonstrate U.S. Person status as described in the posting because the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing experience.
Respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.
Transparent communication, including sharing critical information, speaking candidly, and contributing constructively.
Ability to learn quickly, prioritize strategically, and stay committed.
Leadership ability, including strong communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
Analytical problem-solving, willingness to challenge existing processes, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage front-line manufacturing production associates for the assigned business.
Perform employee performance evaluations.
Plan and execute manpower and training to develop team skills that meet customer requirements and demand.
Mentor team leaders in problem solving and coaching peers.
Resolve problems by applying acquired expertise and following precedent.
Collaborate with colleagues across the site-specific business unit.
Manage the assigned team’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Coach, counsel, recognize, and discipline employees as necessary.
Communicate across levels and functions at the Asheville facility, including direct reports, peers, senior leadership, maintenance, Quality, EHS, and finance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching 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.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development opportunities.