Job Description SummaryWhen you come to work at the GE Aerospace Airfoils facility in Piedmont, you’ll come to realize that you’re in a place where you can do your best. We’re producing High Pressure Turbine Blades that help power tomorrow’s commercial and military aircraft. We’re using innovative production methodologies including complex machining, special processes, and NDT.

The Production Control Leader will ensure reliability and consistency of daily operations on the production line to ensure customer needs are met. As the Production Control leader at GE Aerospace, you will coach and supervise all direct reports within the business segment to support production. You will also provide on-going support in implementing technical, practice and procedural solutions to improve Safety, Quality and Delivery. You will be responsible for scheduling resources, providing technical and people leadership, and facilitating the flow of throughput to meet customer requirements and promises. This position will require you to comply with internal safety, quality system, business policies, and regulatory requirements, support business goals and objectives. You will also mentor, facilitate and enhance a teamwork-oriented culture via coaching, feedback, and creative solutions to drive morale and enhance overall team and company culture through people leadership.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Create, execute, and monitor production plans according to the appropriate instructionsCoach, develop, and supervise hourly production employeesDrive a positive shop floor culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, and employee engagement, emphasizing team cohesion and moraleEnsure and promote safety as a job priority throughout the plantPerform administrative duties to support the business segment, including time and attendance, labor vouchers, disciplinary actions, missing time corrections, etc.Execute production through resource allocation, critical part execution, and collaboration with production teamCoordinates the day-to-day interface with cell management, technical resources, and maintenance, ensuring smooth operations and addressing immediate issuesCollaborate across teams and shifts (Engineering, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Operations) to identify and implement technical solutions to improve losses and productivity metrics by reducing costs and improving quality and throughputPractice sound human relations and communications skills to motivate, develop and drive a self-directed workforce cultureCoach associates on issues such as employee relations and conflict resolutionEngage employees to understand business goals, meet production requirements, and value their individual contributionCollaborate with FLIGHT DECK team to develop and implement Lean process improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce cycle time, and reduce manufacturing lossesCollaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to analyze and diagnose equipment and tooling problems and coordinate corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedulesCoordinates the day-to-day interface with cell management, technical resources, and maintenance, ensuring smooth operations and addressing immediate issuesCollaborate across teams and shifts (Engineering, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Operations) to identify and implement technical solutions to improve losses and productivity metrics by reducing costs and improving quality and throughputPractice sound human relations and communications skills to motivate, develop and drive a self-directed workforce cultureCoach associates on issues such as employee relations and conflict resolutionEngage employees to understand business goals, meet production requirements, and value their individual contributionCollaborate with FLIGHT DECK team to develop and implement Lean process improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce cycle time, and reduce manufacturing lossesCollaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to analyze and diagnose equipment and tooling problems and coordinate corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedules

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Manufacturing experience.Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing experience
 

Desired Characteristics

Project management experienceMachining experienceManaging shop operations experienceAdaptability to changing roles, responsibilities, and priorities, indicating a dynamic and flexible approach to managing production operationsStrong experience with computersExperience analyzing and resolving problemsExperience documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programsHumble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learnTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructivelyFocused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborativeProblem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, 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 Sponsor’s 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 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