Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Material Plan & Execution

Summary Job Description Working at our Clearwater location Clearwater is a provider of engineering, circuit card assembly, OEM Avionics, and MRO services to commercial and military customers. Products and technologies here are diverse and highly sophisticated. Your work will contribute to systems that manage the performance of Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft as well as F-18s, F-35s, Harriers, and Apaches. Not only will you work in a facility that has been awarded OSHAS’s highest safety rating, but you’ll be part of a diverse team of employees working together to impact the future of flight for generations.

Overview The Lead Manufacturing Specialist for Material Plan & Execution will coordinate and expedite the flow of material according to production schedules. The role has responsibility to plan and schedule material/production needs as well as release/execute material work orders. Roles and Responsibilities Prepare and update production schedules, manage material processes and systems, and optimize inventory in alignment with production plans and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 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 the 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 within cross-functional teams to support the production personnel, identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive Lean initiatives/improvements. A job at this level is an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. As a lead, you'll provide informal guidance to team members and be expected to take on the more challenging production control assignments.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing / production) Minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning and/or production scheduling [or a GE Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) Graduate] Preferred Qualifications Experience with ERP (Oracle R12 preferred) and understanding of business KPI's 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 schedules to achieve milestones/objectives. Strong oral and written communication skills. Focus to work through problems and implement sustainable solutions. 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)).

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.