Job Description Summary
The Sr. Manufacturing Staff Manager will lead and optimize manufacturing operations within GE Aerospace, driving excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet production targets and support business growth.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities**
•Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations.
•Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
•Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality and delivery.
•Manage production budgets, resource allocation, and capacity planning to optimize manufacturing output.
•Drive Flight Deck initiatives to identify and eliminate waste, streamline processes, and achieve operational excellence.
•Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, and other departments to ensure seamless product flow and resolve operational challenges.
•Analyze production data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to address performance deviations.
•Ensure compliance with all relevant company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
•Lead facility improvement projects, including equipment upgrades, layout optimization, and technology implementation.
•Prepare and present operational reports and performance metrics to senior leadership.
Job Qualifications**
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace) or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
•Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a complex manufacturing environment.
•Proven track record of successfully leading and developing high-performing manufacturing teams.
•Strong understanding of Flight Deck principles & methodologies.
•Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, drive cost reductions, and improve operational efficiency.
•Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of an organization.
•Proficiency in production planning systems (e.g., ERP, MRP) and data analysis tools.
•Experience in the aerospace or a similarly highly regulated industry is highly desirable.
•Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
•Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes