Senior Operations Manager

GE Aerospace • Norwich, CT

33d

About The Position

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world. As a Senior Operations Manager, you will lead daily plant operations to ensure reliable, consistent production across manufacturing and Service Shops. You will own operating plans, influence budgets, and drive cross-functional execution to meet SQDC targets. Guided by operating policy, you'll exercise significant autonomy within your operational area or segment, applying high evaluative judgment and operational acumen to resolve constraints, mitigate risk, and improve flow. Your leadership will materially impact a small business unit or functional family within a broader P&L.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with at least 9 years of Operations Management experience in a manufacturing environment)
• Minimum of 5 years of Operations Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• 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

• Delivered SQDC reliably in complex, fast-moving operations
• Led continuous improvement initiatives with clear, quantified results
• Upheld safety and compliance while shaping a strong culture
• Coached teams and built organizational capability
• Drove cross-functional, data-backed decisions to achieve commitments

Responsibilities

• Own and manage an operation, business unit, or production segment to achieve defined Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets; set operating rhythms and resource plans to meet demand.
• Drive continuous improvement against benchmarks and standards; implement standard work, tiered daily management, and problem-solving to improve throughput, first-pass yield, and on-time delivery.
• Lead and develop a salaried team (excludes direct supervision of hourly production supervisors); set clear goals, coach performance, and build a culture of accountability and inclusion.
• Develop deep expertise in the function; provide thought leadership, influence operating policy, and ensure execution excellence while integrating with adjacent teams across the organization.
• Anticipate and interpret internal and external business challenges; apply industry trends and best practices to improve products, processes, and services.
• Lead complex manufacturing problem-solving across interdependent production cycles; apply advanced operations, product management, manufacturing, or engineering techniques to remove constraints and improve flow.
• Evaluate data quality and resolve conflicting inputs; synthesize insights from multiple internal and external sources to drive sound decisions and risk mitigation.
• Lead cross-functional projects and functional teams with moderate scope, resources, and risk; present recommendations to leadership and secure alignment.
• Communicate complex messages with clarity; influence peers to take action and, when needed, negotiate with external vendors, partners, or customers to deliver outcomes.

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