Job Description Summary

Job Description

About GE Aerospace:

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. Youll be part of a team that embraces your drive your curiosity and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly youll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility:

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. Were producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems Mission System Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. Were the career home for union and nonunion employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview:

The Master Scheduling Leader is responsible for leading the scheduling team and managing the production schedule to ensure timely delivery of products. This role involves coordinating with various departments including production procurement and logistics to optimize the flow of materials and resources. The Master Scheduler People Leader ensures that schedules are realistic achievable and aligned with the companys goals and objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead mentor and develop the scheduling team.
• Foster a collaborative and highperformance work environment.
• Drive daily management operating rhythms and problem solving to achieve KPIs and TTIs and to support stakeholders in doing the same.

Production Scheduling:

• Act as process owner for S&OP lead Supply Review step and facilitate Reconciliation & Decision steps.
• Develop and maintain the master production schedule.
• Coordinate with production procurement and logistics teams to ensure materials and resources are available.
• Monitor and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand production delays or other factors.

Communication and Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for schedulingrelated inquiries.
• Communicate schedule changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and optimize production flow.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to enhance scheduling efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive initiatives to improve scheduling accuracy and reliability.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate and analyze scheduling reports to track performance and identify trends.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on scheduling status and issues.
• Use datadriven insights to make informed scheduling decisions.

Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC):

• Ensure all scheduling activities prioritize safety quality delivery and cost.
• Implement and adhere to safety protocols and standards.
• Maintain highquality standards in scheduling processes.
• Optimize delivery schedules to meet customer expectations.
• Manage costs effectively while maintaining schedule integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling material planning and/or material management
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in production scheduling material planning and/or material management
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in scheduling software and tools
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and practices
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions
• Experience in high volume low mix environments (i.e. < 5 SKUs @ > 150 units/day output)
• Expertise with ERP systems ideally Oracle
• Certification in production and inventory management (e.g. APICS CPIM)

This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled information. Therefore for applicants who are not asylees refugees lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e. not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) otherwise known as a U.S. Person) final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. exportcontrolled information from the U.S. Government.

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