at GE Aerospace in Loves Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description Summary
Job Description
About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
+ Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
+ Generous 401(k) plan
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Life insurance and disability coverage
+ And more!
Role Overview:
The Manufacturing Specialist – Production Supervisor performs the daily operations of second shift to ensure reliability and consistency across production lines. The role involves responsibility for planning and execution of departmental operations, with a focus on maintaining quality and fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork. This role is expected to work a 4×10 schedule at the Loves Park facility (Tuesday – Friday).
Roles and Responsibilities:
+ Supervise daily production activities to ensure smooth operations and achievement of production targets.
+ Enforce safety policies and procedures among team members to ensure a safe working environment, prioritizing safety above all.
+ Monitor product quality, implementing quality control measures to meet and exceed quality standards.
+ Coordinate with the production planning team to ensure timely execution of production schedules.
+ Lead, motivate, and develop the production team, providing training and support as needed.
+ Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
+ Troubleshoot production issues, working closely with the maintenance team to minimize downtime.
+ Prepare and present reports on production performance, including any deviations from targets and action plans for 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)
Preferred Qualifications :
+ 3+ years of experience leading people in a manufacturing environment
+ Proficient in lean manufacturing principles
+ Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards within the Aerospace industry
+ Ability to analyze data to make strategic decisions which improve production efficiency
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: No
