Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead with safety and compliance:

• Own the safety and welfare of your teammodel safe behaviors remove hazards and verify adherence every shift

• Ensure continued compliance with all regulatory requirements; close gaps fast with robust corrective and preventive actions

• Maintain training plans and authorizations for all technical staff; keep qualifications current and audit-ready

Build a high-performing technical team:

• Set clear priorities coach in the moment and recognize wins to elevate performance

• Execute performance management with fairness and urgency including Performance Improvement Plans and disciplinary actions when needed

• Develop skills and depth through structured on-the-job training and cross-training

Run the operation with rigor:

• Resolve production problems at the root; recommend and implement operational changes that improve flow quality and turnaround

• Manage surge staffing and risk assessment to meet demand without compromising safety or quality

• Direct labor utilization with dataforecast demand analyze trends and align resources to plan

Orchestrate materials flow and delivery:

• Manage the end-to-end flow of work through the shop in partnership with M

• Materials & Logistics

• Optimize inventory to support lead time and cost controlright part right place right time

• Establish and sustain visual management so status bottlenecks and priorities are clear at a glance

Be the voice of the customer:

• Build strong transparent relationships with OWS customers the Customer Team and local stakeholders

• Communicate commitments risks and recovery plans proactively; drive actions to protect customer schedules

Lead Lean every day:

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement

• Design and implement work cells and single-piece flow to eliminate waste and improve first-time yield

• Coach teams in Lean fundamentals; standardize wins into standard work

• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process capability reduce defects and stabilize processes

• Utilize FLIGHT DECK fundamentals for daily tier cadence

What good looks like:

• Zero-injury mindset audit-ready compliance and a trained authorized workforce

• Clear daily plan visible status and fast problem resolution at the lowest level

• Stable flow with predictable turnaround time optimized inventory and fewer defects

• Engaged teams who understand the why own the work and improve it continuously

• Trusted customer relationships built on proactive communication and reliable delivery

Required Qualifications

• This role requires advanced experience in Manufacturing & Production Supervision. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics

• A passion for front-line leadership and developing people

• Experience in production maintenance or MRO environments (aerospace preferred)

• Knowledge of SAP ERP system

• Working knowledge of lean tools (e.g. 5S visual management standard work problem solving) and a track record of measurable improvements

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection

• Private medical cover

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

• Strong judgment urgency and communication skills to align teams and deliver under pressure

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