Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

The Lead Manufacturing Manager - Shipping/Receiving/Stockroom is responsible for managing stockroom operations, inventory, and material flow within a manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing a team of salaried and hourly employees, ensuring efficient shipping, receiving, and stockroom processes, and coordinating the release of materials into production.

Success in this position requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, along with proven experience in warehouse and inventory management in a manufacturing setting.

Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton-known widely as the birthplace of aviation-where the Wright Brothers built the world's first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 27 acres right off Interstate 75.

At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of aerospace customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ordering and maintaining stock levels for required expendable packaging materials and other services related to procurement and shipping of goods
• Accuracy of RAW inventory counts including lot/serialization and cycle count practices
• Storage and disbursement of material including chemicals
• Coordinating the management of short shelf-life material with a VMI system
• Lead and manage a team of salaried and hourly employees in shipping, receiving, and stockroom operations
• Direct warehouse operations to receive, classify, and stock incoming goods
• This includes ERP updating, managing stocking strategy, completing work order picks in a timely manner, and processing dispositioned material
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment for all team members
• Work in a cross-functional team to support production operations, identify issues, and implement corrective action/sustainable solutions
• The role requires a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC), with safety being the top priority

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership and/or material management)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or distribution, logistics, or warehousing
• A minimum of 3 years of direct people leadership experience

Addition Information

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
• This role will sit onsite at the Vandalia, OH facility
• This is a first shift position with a start time of 6-7:00am eastern (the start time for this role will vary based on production needs)
• Ability and willingness to sit onsite at the facility 5 days per week (no remote or hybrid option)

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with DO/DX rated military orders, packaging requirements, customer portal requirements and ASN's
• Familiarity with INCO terms and general material movement/logistics principles and practices
• Experience with ERP (Oracle R12 preferred) and understanding of business KPI's around cost, inventory, and cash flow
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to company and customer fulfillment of orders
• APICS Certification
• Ability to lead a team and influence others; strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to mentor and develop others' technical skills and professional ability
• Ability to set priorities and execute schedule to achieve milestones/objectives
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK operating system or similar lean methodologies.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• And more!

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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: No