Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operations Leader
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operations Leader
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Job Description Summary
The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operations Leader will oversee and manage all aspects of the FTZ operations at GE Aerospaces Durham facility. This role ensures compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations optimizes FTZ processes to support business objectives and drives operational excellence in alignment with GE Aerospaces priorities of Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC).Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Compliance Management:Ensure adherence to all CBP regulations and FTZ requirements including security requirements accurate record-keeping reporting and audits.
- FTZ Operations Oversight:Manage day-to-day FTZ activities including inventory control import/export documentation and zone admission processes.
- Process Optimization:Identify and implement lean practices to improve FTZ operations reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with supply chain logistics finance and legal teams to align FTZ operations with broader business goals.
- Training and Development:Provide training to staff on FTZ compliance and operational procedures.
- Risk Management:Monitor and mitigate risks related to FTZ operations ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.
- Reporting:Prepare and submit required reports to CBP annual reporting to the FTZ board and other regulatory agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in FTZ operations customs compliance or international trade) 5 years of FTZ operations customs compliance or international trade.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of CBP regulations and FTZ requirements.
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles (e.g. Kaizen Standard Work Hoshin Kanri).
- Excellent organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems for FTZ management.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
- Certification in customs compliance or FTZ operations (e.g. Certified Customs Specialist CZS AZS LCB).
- Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries.
- Familiarity with GE Aerospaces FLIGHT DECK lean operating model.
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.
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. export-controlled information. Therefore for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents U.S. Citizens or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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) employment 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
