Job Description SummaryCFAN is a 50/50 joint venture with GE and Safran. This role will be a GE employee and is considered the General Manager of the joint venture. The CFAN Plant Leader will be responsible for leading plant manufacturing operations with 500 employees. In addition to plant responsibilities this role also has general business responsibilities for the P&L and will be responsible for communicating and aligning across the GE and Safran Board members.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be accountable for planning and directing all aspects of the organization’s manufacturing, supply chain strategies and business, objectives, initiatives and policy. In addition, this site sits within a broader Composites organization and the CFAN Plant Leader will collaborate with other functional (engineering, quality, lean, procurement) and site leaders to deliver on the broader strategy for GE Aerospace and Safran.
 

Drive operations team towards execution of Business Goals using Lean Manufacturing methodologyMonitor & improve cost productivity while ensuring all customer commitments are met in a timely, quality & compliant mannerEstablish and direct plant policies and proceduresMeet plant production and quality goalsHave a strong focus on employee relationsFoster well-trained and motivated staffEstablish all production schedules and meet customer’s delivery and quality expectationsSelect, train and develop plant supervisory and administrative staffProvide leadership for executing New Product Introductions (NPIs)Ensure sufficient capacity exists to achieve all customer commitmentsBe responsible for driving continuous improvements in factory yieldDrive Product Quality and Lean to ensure that internal business metrics are metDevelop & create training plans to maximize workforce capabilityContinually improve metricsConduct employee performance reviewsSchedule and conduct plant meetings; foster employee engagement and ensure that business and operational goals are effectively communicated to employeesPromote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service, quality, inventory and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
 

Qualifications/Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum 8 years of work experience with proven leadership in manufacturing or supply chain role
 

Desired Characteristics:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or collegeKnowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, variable cost productivity, and fulfillment metrics, quality systems, cost systems, and fulfillment metrics, and proceduresDemonstrated capability in employee relationsProven mentoring and coaching abilities, demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire othersDemonstrated leadership, energizing teams and project managementAbility to successfully motivate and maintain high morale, employee involvement, safety and teamwork in non-union environmentLean trained with demonstrated ability to apply tools and process rigorDemonstrated ability to deliver results in a complex, global, unique and sometimes ambiguous environmentProven ability to prioritize, plan and execute important business and supply chain initiativesProven leadership skills (experience successfully managing people / projects / issues)Demonstrated ability able to influence and communicate well with all levels of the organization, including senior leadershipChange agent with energy, passion & enthusiasm to drive changeDemonstrated ability to implement a lean transformationClear, strategic, and critical thinker; proven experience in translating strategies into actionable plansMBA or Master’s Degree in Manufacturing / Business / Engineering from an accredited university or collegeSix sigma certification or equivalent quality certificationInclusive leadership style, proven ability to build a connection with the team through personal involvement and trust
 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :
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).

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