Job Description SummaryThe Asheville Site Leader will be responsible for leading plant manufacturing operations for the Asheville, NC facility.  Asheville’s business units focus on delivering components utilizing precision manufacturing processes.  Asheville’s operation is focused on FLIGHT DECK (Lean) transformation that includes respect for people and continuous improvement with a strong daily management system and problem-solving culture in place.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

In this role, you will be accountable for planning and directing all aspects of the organization’s manufacturing, community relations and supply chain strategies, objectives, initiatives and

policies, as well as play a key leadership role within the Rotating Parts & Compressor Airfoils organization.

Lead operations team to deliver business results using FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Fundamentals and leadership behaviors.Demonstrated ability to operate and deliver year over year Safety, Quality, Delivery, & Cost (SQDC) improvements in a recognized a lean management system in a manufacturing environmentMeet plant safety and quality goalsEstablish all production schedules and meet customer’s delivery expectationsMonitor & improve cost productivity while ensuring all customer commitments are met in a timely, quality & compliant mannerEstablish and direct plant policies and proceduresHave a strong focus on employee relationsFoster well-trained and motivated staffSelect, train and develop plant supervisory and administrative staffProvide leadership for executing New Product Introductions (NPIs), with a strong network with engineering designEnsure sufficient capacity exists to achieve all customer commitmentsDevelop & create training plans to maximize workforce capabilityConduct employee performance reviewsSchedule and conduct plant meetings; foster employee engagement and ensure that business and operational goals are effectively communicated to employeesPromote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service, quality, inventory and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing, business, or engineering from an accredited university or collegeMinimum of 10 years of work experience with proven leadership in manufacturing or supply chain roles

Eligibility Requirements

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Eligibility Requirement

GE 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.

Desired Characteristics

Master’s degree in business, manufacturing, or engineering from an accredited universityExperience leading a facility through a growth phase in production.Ability to build relationships with all levels of the shop, showing respect for people while maintaining accountability for results.Maintain Customer-centric, value stream viewDemonstrated ability to set and manage competing priorities to drive key deliverables in a fast paced & dynamic environment. Facilitate cross functional collaboration.Demonstrated ability to shape and drive culture including safety mindset … understanding of potential hazards as well as defenses in place to mitigate risksDemonstrated ability to bring individual leaders & employees together to achieve for collective goalsDemonstrated ability to connect across the matrix organization and leverage resources within the broader business. Clearly and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to foster a psychologically safe environment that supports diverse perspectives and to have healthy debate and manage through difficult conversationsOMLP graduate or similar program inside or outside GE desiredKnowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, variable cost productivity, and fulfillment metrics, quality systems, cost systems, and fulfillment metrics, and proceduresProven mentoring and coaching abilities in lean principles and kaizen mindset. Demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire others through transformational change.Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a complex, global, unique and sometimes ambiguous environmentDemonstrated ability able to influence and communicate well with all levels of the organization, including senior leadershipClear, strategic, and critical thinker; proven experience in translating strategies into actionable plans

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 an Equal 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