Program Improvement Leader

GE Aerospace • Durham, NC

10h

About The Position

The Program Improvement Leader will support the operations of multiple engine programs at the Durham Engine Facility. This role is critical in ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) are met. The Program Improvement Leader will work closely with multiple cross functional technician teams, strategize and forecast engine line needs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Respect for People - Put safety first, lead with transparency, constructive development.
• Continuous Improvement - Act with humility, learn from shortcomings, embrace candor.
• Customer Driven – Deliver with focus, measure performance through customers, learning from internal and external sources.
• Well-developed analytical skills and ability to analyze complex processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence and operate at multiple organizational levels.
• Self-directed teaming workforce experience
• Experience with applying Lean concepts
• Relationship management with customers and teammates
• 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

• Partner with Technician teams to support day to day operations.
• Work with customers, functional leaders, and internal team members to meet organizational requirements.
• Lead improvements to KPIs: Safety (Injury & Illness), Quality (Manufacturing Disruptions), Delivery (Engine Lead Time), Cost (CCP).
• Establish and maintain the strategic vision for success for the engine program.
• Provide leadership development and career consulting for teammates looking to expand their skills with new roles and responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain a safe working environment.
• Develop and track expense and investment budgets.
• Maintain awareness and integration of latest technical developments to engine production.
• Contribute to engine line strategy and planning through soft and hard capacity analysis.
• Support Quality assurance of engine parts from delivery through final build.
• Support the flow of materials with Technician teams, engine customers, programs, and part suppliers.
• Act as focal point to support projects, process improvements, and FLIGHT DECK initiatives through building consensus between teams and engine program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage

What This Job Offers

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