Job Description Summary

The On Wing Support Batavia Site Leader will develop the strategy and operationally lead the Batavia site, which performs a unique role of global special tooling and supporting equipment asset management for the multi-site On Wing Support network. The site’s activities are primarily related to procurement, receiving, warehousing, and shipping tooling and support material throughout the global network and third-party locations, maintaining and building strategic supplier relationships, and supporting network sites with long-term asset planning, procurement, and maintenance services.

The individual will be expected to lead the site consistent with FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, following individual leader standard work, and must also meet day-to-day short-term objectives. Candidates must have an ability to resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning, and also be able to project-manage and execute long-term initiatives. Positive working relationships with technicians, support staff, contractors, customers, and suppliers are critical to the success of this role.

GE On Wing Support is a 24 / 7 / 365 operation with sites in multiple global time zones. Although every effort is made to respect local time zones of all team members, leaders in Global roles are expected to be willing and flexible within reason to accommodate and support all global sites.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the Batavia site consistent with FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, following individual leader standard work, and meet day-to-day short-term objectives.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with technicians, support staff, contractors, customers, and suppliers.

• Plan the future state tooling and support equipment needs of the OWS network, working with capacity and capability forecasts, technical experts, and OWS sites to consolidate global planning and request approvals.

• Work with sourcing, finance, and others to progress approval requests related to tooling and equipment through internal investment review, quote and selection, ordering and delivery management, and asset receipt processes.

• Manage Batavia inventory and support individual sites with managing inventory of assets throughout the network, including inventory positioning/allocation, cycle counts, audits, inspection, calibration, load test, maintenance/repair/upgrade requirements, and compliance with all applicable Safety, Quality, ITC, DG & Legal/Contractual requirements.

• Deploy tooling/equipment to global field locations in support of customers at their own or at third-party locations, aligning with other OWS field deployments as needed.

• Manage the Tooling Loan and Lease Program requests received from customers and/or partners within the industry.

• Maintain tool-room workshop capability, supporting global OWS sites with rapid-prototyping, jig manufacturing, foam routing, 3D-printing, and similar services.

• Maintain relationships and agreements with tooling and equipment suppliers, ensuring coverage to support operational needs now and in the future.

• Lead the team to develop a culture of continual improvement, customer focus, and respect for people, utilizing the FLIGHT DECK system and deploying its fundamentals throughout the organization.

• Demonstrate strong program management experience, including the ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

• Foster a collaborative and team-oriented environment, working with all sites to ensure the success of our shops and support for the customer.

• Have an awareness of complicated shipping requirements, particularly for international locations, to ensure smooth operations.

• Utilize flight deck to drive continuous improvement, impact key business KPI’s and advance the problem solving culture within the BAT site and across the global tooling footprint.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of operations leadership experience in an aerospace environment (or a minimum high school diploma / GED with an additional 4+ years of operations leadership experience in an aerospace environment experience).

Desired Characteristics :

• Warehouse site leadership experience desired.

• Strong program management experience.

• Awareness of international shipping requirements and regulations.

• Experience in using GPS / QR code or other IT technology to track equipment across global sites.

• Proven experience leading initiatives of large scope and impact.

• Demonstrated quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction skills.

• Ability to raise awareness and perform root cause analysis and corrective action to quality events involving tooling use and/or damage during shipment.

• Possess working knowledge of ITC regulations and IncoTerms.

• Knowledge of LEAN principles with regard to 5S techniques and visual management.

• Features strong interpersonal skills, including problem-solving ability.

• Strong team player with a hands-on approach to manufacturing troubleshooting.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

• Experience working in and navigating computer applications such as SSS, Excel, SAP, & Gensuite.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.

• Approaches work with a "can-do" attitude and a sense of commitment to both the team and customer objectives.

• Possess a desire to learn and grow with technology advancements.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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

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.