Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Material Plan & Execution

Job Description Summary

Job Description

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Working at our Vandalia Facilities

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 military and commercial customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.

Role Overview

The Lead Manufacturing Specialist (Material Plan & Execution) will coordinate and expedite the flow of material within the shop according to production schedules. The role has responsibility to plan and schedule material/production needs as well as release/execute material work orders. This position is located onsite in Vandalia, OH.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage work orders in accordance with the production schedule from release to completion, including shortage tracking, scrap replacements, and outside processes.

Relay material shortages to the sourcing and planning functions and communicate shortage impacts to the operations/production team through fulfillment.

Maintain a status of all work in process (WIP). Coordinate with the production supervisor/coach on upcoming work order releases to align with the production schedule and customer commitments.

Attend regular operating rhythms and be prepared to discuss material status, delinquency/delivery, and schedule changes.

Participate in and lead process improvement projects, value stream mapping events, and Kaizen events/projects.

Work in cross-functional teams to support the production personnel, identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive lean initiatives/improvements.

A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. As a lead, youll provide informal guidance to team members and be expected to take on the more challenging production control assignments.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in materials and/or production planning/scheduling)

Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials and/or production planning/scheduling

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ERP (Oracle R12 preferred) and understanding of business KPIs around cost, inventory, and cash flow.

Ability to lead a team and influence others; strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Ability to set priorities and execute schedule to achieve milestones/objectives.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Focus drive to work through problems and implement a sustainable solution.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . 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 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