Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Material Planning
Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Material Planning
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Job Description
Job Description Summary
Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage master planning and material processes and systems which includes preparing and updating production schedules and purchasing plans.
- Ensure operational alignment with production plans and KPIs which includes optimizing inventory and process improvements.
- Manage work orders in accordance with the production schedule from release to completion including shortage tracking scrap replacements and outside processes.
- Relay material shortages to the sourcing and planning functions and communicate shortage impacts to the operations/production team through fulfillment.
- Maintain a status of all work in process (WIP). Coordinate with the production supervisor/coach on upcoming work order releases to align with the production schedule and customer commitments.
- Attend regular operating rhythms and be prepared to discuss material status delinquency/delivery and schedule changes.
- Participate in and lead process improvement projects value stream mapping events and Kaizen events/projects.
- Work in crossfunctional teams to support the production personnel identify issues implement corrective actions and drive lean initiatives/improvement
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing)
- Plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in material management
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent.
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of material planning principles inventory management and supply chain processes.
- Proficiency in ERP systems ideally Oracle and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
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 timeoff for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
