Sr Manufacturing Manager Material Planning & Execution

GE Aerospace

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Vandalia, OH - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 23-10-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Unison a GE Aerospace company is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls accessories and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers Unison designs manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

As a Material Planning & Execution Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials from suppliers and within departments to meet production schedules. You will plan and schedule material and production needs directly impacting the quality efficiency and effectiveness of your team and the broader organization. This role requires strong operational judgment and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively while adhering to professional practices and policies shaped by the position.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Material Planning & Scheduling:

  • Develop and maintain material requirements plans (MRP) to support production schedules and customer demand.
  • Monitor inventory levels and ensure alignment with production needs while minimizing excess stock.

Execution & Coordination:

  • Collaborate with procurement manufacturing and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Address material shortages delays or quality issues to minimize disruptions to production.
  • Coordinate with commercial team to execute S&OP planning horizon

Process Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities to improve material planning and execution processes using FLIGHT DECK lean principles.
  • Implement best practices to enhance efficiency reduce waste and improve overall supply chain performance.

Supplier Management:

  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
  • Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks in the supply chain.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

  • Analyze material usage inventory trends and production forecasts to make data-driven decisions.
  • Prepare reports and metrics to track performance against key objectives (e.g. Safety Quality Delivery Cost - SQDC).

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor a team of material planners and coordinators.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or Engineering (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years material planning supply chain management and/or production scheduling experience).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in material planning supply chain management and/or production scheduling.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management principles.
  • Experience in the Aviation/Aerospace industry
  • Models the GE Aerospace Behaviors - Respect for People Continuous Improvement and Customer Driven.
  • Customer focused and demonstrates a high sense of urgency.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
  • Problem solver analytical-minded challenges existing processes critical thinker.
  • Collaborative team orientation knows when to lead and when to follow.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel Tableau Power BI).

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)).

Additional Information

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:

Manager

Job Description SummaryUnison a GE Aerospace company is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls accessories and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers Unison designs manufactur...
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Key Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • Continuous Improvement
  • ISO 9001
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Management Experience
  • Manufacturing & Controls
  • 5S
  • Manufacturing Management
  • Kaizen
  • Chemistry
  • Manufacturing

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