Job Description Summary

The role of the Production Leader at the CVG On Wing Support (OWS) location is to provide production and shop leadership to activities associated with the On Wing Support business unit in Florence, KY. Additionally, the Production Leader will drive the development and facilitation of Flight Deck strategies and continuous improvements for the site.

GE Aerospace's On Wing Support is a full-service provider with the regulatory certification and OEM engineering support needed to complete complex engine repairs. Providing 24/7 AOG support, we dispatch OEM-trained technicians with tooling and parts to the flight line to provide repair solutions that help avoid unscheduled engine removal. Check us out! https://www.geaerospace.com/commercial/services/on-wing-support

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety and welfare of all direct reports.
• Responsible for continued compliance to Regulatory agency requirements.
• Management of training plans and authorizations of all technical staff.
• Performance management of the technical team - Setting and reviewing priorities, coaching technical staff, and executing Performance Improvement Plans and Disciplinary procedures as required.
• Resolving production problems, recommending operational changes, assessment of risks and surge manpower management to meet demands.
• Management of labor utilization of the direct workforce - to include demand forecasting and trend analysis.
• Maintaining and further developing a good working relationship with OWS CVG Customers, Customer Team, and other local stakeholders.
• Manage the flow of products through the shop, working with the Materials & Logistics team to optimize inventory in support of TAT and cost control.
• Establish and maintain visual management tools and methods across the site
• Assist in work cell and product flow design and implementation.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of production Flight Deck initiatives for the site and driving a lean culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate, train, and coach team members in the fundamentals of Flight Deck, applying the tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience (or a minimum high school diploma / GED with an additional 4+ years of manufacturing leadership experience).

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with aviation hardware.
• Demonstrated people leadership.
• Experience with working to KPIs and daily management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience executing and implementing lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB2

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No