Job Description Summary

Lead daily production operations for the assigned area, driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. This role is responsible for executing shop operations while advancing production priorities through FLIGHT DECK, lean principles, and continuous improvement. The Production Manager will build team capability, strengthen operating rigor, and help translate business goals into sustainable operational results.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for the assigned area to achieve targets in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.
• Drive the implementation and sustainment of FLIGHT DECK to strengthen daily management, standard work, problem solving, visual management, and operating discipline.
• Lead lean and transformation initiatives that improve flow, reduce waste, increase productivity, and improve overall production performance.
• Provide leadership to salaried and hourly teams, fostering accountability, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Translate business and production priorities into operational execution, including resource alignment, staffing focus, and improvement actions.
• Use data, team input, and cross-functional collaboration to solve operational challenges and support performance improvement.
• Promote a strong customer mindset and ensure alignment between shop execution and broader business objectives.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8 years of Manufacturing shop operations leadership experience.
• Advanced spoken and written English skills.

Desired Characteristics & Experience:

• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading Flight Deck, lean manufacturing, or operational transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and lead cross-functional improvement efforts.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process control, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, safety regulations, and quality/ISO procedures.

Leadership Attributes:

• Humble: respectful, agile, and eager to learn.
• Transparent: candid, constructive, and collaborative.
• Focused: prioritizes effectively and delivers results.
• Problem Solver: drives practical, sustainable improvements.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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