Safety Management System (SMS) Focal

GE Aerospace

5d•$136,000 - $181,000•Remote

About The Position

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree accredited college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years in manufacturing, quality, compliance, or SMS experience + a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing, quality, compliance, or SMS experience)
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing, quality, compliance, or SMS experience

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the site’s SMS in alignment with enterprise SMS team and industry best practices. Ensure SMS documentation is accurate, accessible, and maintained.
Facilitate risk identification, analysis, and mitigation through collaboration with site product Safety Action Team (SAT)/Groups and product Safety Review Boards (SRB).
Prepare and submit product safety performance reports to the Accountable SMS Delegate, safety review board, and enterprise SMS team as required.
Monitor site-level compliance with applicable enterprise SMS policies. Conduct regular product safety audits and inspections to ensure adherence to SMS requirements.
Support product Safety Risk Management within change management initiatives.
Collaborate with the local training team or focal point to provide SMS and Human Factors training to employees across all levels of the site. Promote product safety awareness and a culture of continuous improvement.
Facilitate the distribution of product safety information. Drive initiatives to enhance product safety performance and reduce risks. Act as the liaison between the site-level operations and enterprise SMS team on matters pertaining to product safety. Collaborate with other sites to share lessons learned and address systemic issues or concerns. Facilitate communication and collaboration across all levels of the GE Aerospace enterprise (e.g. other MRO shops, other Part 21 shops, etc.) to ensure alignment with SMS objectives.
Track and analyze product safety performance metrics to identify trends (drive proactive approach to SRM) and areas for improvement. Facilitate the independent review of investigations and just culture. Support customer and regulatory audits.
Implement FLIGHT DECK standards such as daily management, standard work, and problem-solving tools like APPS and PSRs. Make this the standard for how you work across teams to enable performance and support the business operating system. Standardization of processes, tools and performance management system.
Manages a small to medium team of senior professionals as well as others. Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions 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
Performance bonus/variable incentive plan