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GE Aerospace Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Material Plan & Execution in Durham, North Carolina

Job Description Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and execute scheduling activities for assigned part numbers using advanced planning system

  • Assure that the shop has the necessary materials, configuration records, manpower, and tooling to meet required manufacturing / production levels

  • Coordinate input on material shortages, farm out, and delivery of hardware

  • Identify and react to material plans that do not meet customer requirements

  • Monitor implementation of corrective action plans

  • Provide effective scheduling and implementation of all programs based on the Master Schedule, cycle time, shop capacity, hardware / tooling availability, and status to schedules

  • Monitor supply and demand misalignment using advanced planning system, and collaborate with manufacturing sources to implement corrective action plans

  • Act as a focal point and monitor assigned areas to ensure hardware and subassemblies delivery dates meet production needs

  • Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional groups and across shifts to resolve bottlenecks, parts shortages, machine maintenance, manpower issues, and shop capacity

  • Work with shop management to develop hardware delivery commitments

  • Assure timely shipments to all customers and prepare and implement work orders and plans as required

  • Interface with demand management, shop scheduling, fulfillment team, configuration control, supply sources, customer service reps, and other GE organizations as required

  • Maintain accurate trace ability for all records created during manufacturing of products and ICR transfers

  • Analyze and measure the current production status and identify problem areas that inhibit full schedule realization

  • Analyze data to determine opportunities to decrease inventory, improve customer service levels, and reduce total costs

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in a Material Planning capacity)

  • At least 3 additional year of experience in utilizing planning systems

Desired Characteristics:

  • Ability to work in a self-directed team environment and effectively perform under pressure

  • Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization

  • Ability to learn new tasks and become multi-skilled

  • Willingness to work flexible hours / shifts

  • Ability to teach and coach others

  • Willingness to work in multiple roles with varied responsibilities

  • Ability to support multiple projects and balance conflicting needs

  • High Energy Level, Proactive, and Assertive

  • Ability to support multiple projects and balance conflicting needs

  • Knowledge of GE processes and procedures is preferred

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​

  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​

  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​

  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​

  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.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: Yes

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