Sr Manufacturing Staff Manager - Operation Management
Sr Manufacturing Staff Manager - Operation Management
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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 non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.
Role Overview
The Senior Manufacturing Staff Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing manufacturing operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality products on time and within budget. This role involves strategic planning process improvement team leadership and collaboration across departments to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing operations Lean (FLIGHT DECK) methodologies and leadership.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production schedules quality standards and cost targets.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC).
- Implement Lean (FLIGHT DECK) principles including Kaizen Standard Work and Hoshin Kanri to drive process improvements and eliminate waste.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Manage and develop a team of manufacturing professionals providing coaching mentorship and performance feedback.
- Promote a safe and inclusive work environment ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing strategies with business objectives.
- Develop and execute plans to optimize capacity efficiency and resource utilization.
- Analyze operational challenges and implement effective solutions to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
- Utilize data-driven decision-making to address issues and drive results.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Partner with Quality teams to maintain high product standards and resolve quality issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in manufacturing/production)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading people in a manufacturing/production environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Aerospace manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools ideally FLIGHT DECK.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational improvements.
- Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in manufacturing software and data analysis tools.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled 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. export-controlled 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: No
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
