Job Description SummaryAs the Business Operations Lead, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, especially with Business Operations Leaders in Programmes and Engineering, to support Value Stream Leaders in driving operational excellence, improving processes, and achieving our shared goals.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our matrix organisational structure stays aligned with our core strategy, while serving as the main connection between the operations team and the Performance & Strategy team. In this role, you’ll oversee target achievement, manage business activities within the value stream, and contribute to strategic planning and process improvements to help us work smarter and more efficiently.

GE Aerospace is a global leader in jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation.

The Cheltenham facility specialises in advanced aircraft power distribution and avionics systems. It supports design, development, manufacturing, and aftermarket services for leading aerospace manufacturers in civilian and military sectors.

Employees in Cheltenham collaborate on complex projects with international clients, contributing to the development of cutting-edge aircraft systems that shape the future of aviation

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities​ 

Supports with analysis of performance, problem solving coaching and linkages to the supply chain business plans across the organisation​. 

Assists the Operations Leaders with their reporting to the satisfaction and requirements of the Value Stream Leaders(VSL) and Head of Operations Business Ops ​ 

At value stream level, proactively identifies opportunity and facilitates improvement projects across S,EHS,Q,D,I,P ​ 

Collaborates closely with the Site FLIGHT DECK team and supports the Value Stream teams achieve compliance to standard, clearly evidencing a robust application of lean tools and continuous improvement​ 

Work closely with VSL to drive activity to ensure target achievement through daily management, clear line of sight to performance management and to the business plan and strategy for the value stream.​ 

Reporting to the Head of Operations Business Ops, will ensure alignment to the centrally defined manufacturing and business strategy & direction. ​ 

Requires specialised knowledge within the function.​ 

Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.​ 

Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. ​ 

Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.​ 

Uses high level of judgement to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.​ 

Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.​ 

Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations.​ 

Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.​ 

May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk and/ or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others options on particular topics. ​ 

May guide others to consider a different point of view. ​ 

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Required Qualifications​ 

Significant experience in Manufacturing & Operations management.​ 

Knowledge level is comparable to a Masters degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience)​ 

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Desirable Characteristics​ 

Strong oral and written communication skills.  

Strong Interpersonal and leadership skills.  

Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.  

Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.  

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.  

Established project management skills. ​ 

Flexible Working

GE 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 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;

PensionBonus          Life AssuranceGroup income protection            Private medical cover    

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No