Global Machining & Fabrication's Productivity & Operations Leader

GE Aerospace • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity in the Global Machining & Fabrications Sourcing Commodity with this Productivity Leader/Operations Leader. With the support of cross-functional partners, this individual will be responsible for building and executing the productivity cost-out pipeline for the team – leading cost-out strategy development, process deployment and project execution. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong data analytical skills, project management skills and an ownership mentality to drive results. This position can be hybrid within a commutable distance of our Cincinnati, Ohio or Lynn Massachusetts locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 4 years’ experience years of supply chain, engineering, and/or project management
• Minimum of 1 year of experience interfacing with external parties; customers or suppliers
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Supply Chain Management
• Experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry, specifically in machining.
• Knowledge of global supply chain and sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Excellent project management skills with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Productivity Cost-Out Strategy.
• Own the commodity productivity KPI/metric.
• Partner with GE technical resources to understand and define a cost-out strategy translating to component part-cost savings
• Lead creation of a cost strategy to achieve business targets in partnership with Commodity Operations Leaders and CPMs.
• Measure strategy effectiveness though productivity project execution and KPI reporting
• Support/coordinate on site supplier ideation cost events for outyear pipeline growth
• Lead and manage supplier productivity projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Create mechanisms for monitoring and controlling with follow-up actions to drive the project
• Support Finance & Product Line on cost validation process.
• Serve as the voice of the commodity for productivity process improvement initiatives across the PSM organization
• Work through various problem-solving tools to reduce repeat roadblocks/delays and ensure timely execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for productivity within the organization.
• Prepare and present reports on business continuity activities and performance to senior management.

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.

What This Job Offers

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