Lead Manufacturing Specialist 2 - Materials Plan & Execution

GE Aviation is a world-leading provider of commercial, military and business and general aviation jet and turboprop engines and components as well as avionics, electrical power and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE has a global service network to support these offerings. GE and its customers are also working together to unlock new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity beyond traditional services.

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant technologies. This is a new role to support our New Engine Production organization at Strother Field.

* Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs. * Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs. * Optimize inventory and process improvements. * Develop new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations. * Work together with business leadership at SPB and EB level. * Specify needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done. * Deliver products as part of a team. * Work on cross functional teams. Alternatively: Leads analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods. * Full ownership of the material procurement and fulfillment of hardware to support on-time engine builds * Flawless communication with all levels of the organization to escalate critical material * Full ownership of site 2-bin replenishment strategy * Full ownership of site kitting strategy and hourly resources * Collaborate with New Make Business Leader and Coach to determine manpower and build schedule based on material availability * Collaboration with Logistics to ensure scheduling and on-time engine shipments to the customer

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing). * Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Materials Planning and Execution. * 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 background investigation and drug screen. * Strong operational, manufacturing, planning, and materials experience * Strong influencing skills * Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and make decisions on the fly * Always looking for a better way, strong change agent