Senior Productivity Leader - Composites

GE Aerospace • Boston, MA

3d • $116,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

We have an exciting opportunity in the Composites Commodity with this newly created critical role, Productivity Leader. With the support of cross-functional partners, this individual will be responsible for building and executing the productivity cost-out muscle 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or a related field (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in supply chain, engineering, project management, and interfacing with external parties (customers or suppliers)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, engineering, project management, and 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)).
• 10% of travel required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry, specifically in composites.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Productivity Cost-Out Strategy:
• Define and understand key cost-out levers for composites sourcing
• Partner with GE technical resources to understand and define a raw material cost-out strategy translating to component part-cost savings
• Measure strategy effectiveness though productivity project execution and KPI reporting
• Project Management:
• 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
• Continuous Improvement:
• Serve as the voice of the commodity for productivity process improvement initiatives across the PSM organization
• Communication and Reporting:
• 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