Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Material Planning

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/improvement

Required Qualifications

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

• Plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in material management

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent.

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong knowledge of material planning principles, inventory management, and supply chain processes.

• Proficiency in ERP systems, ideally Oracle, and advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

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.

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: Yes