Manufacturing Cell Leader

## Manufacturing Cell Leader Apply:
Lynn:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 16, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
R5039370#
**** Job Description Summary
**** At GE Aerospace, we are advancing the future of flight. As the Manufacturing Cell Leader, you will lead a team of hourly machinists and represented employees in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for driving daily production execution, meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
This is a frontline manufacturing leadership role for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced operation, enjoys developing people, and can balance production execution with employee engagement in a unionized environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including quality, engineering, maintenance, HR, and labor relations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.#
** Job Description
**** Essential Responsibilities
*** Lead daily manufacturing operations on 1st shift to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
* Provide direct supervision of hourly machinists and other represented employees in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
* Set clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and teamwork.
* Assign work, monitor staffing needs, and ensure resources are aligned to meet production commitments.
* Drive execution of standard work, operating procedures, and production schedules.
* Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
* Support employee development through coaching, training, performance feedback, and day-to-day leadership.
* Build positive working relationships in a unionized manufacturing environment, partnering effectively with employees, union representatives, HR, and labor relations.
* Address production issues, staffing challenges, and quality concerns in a timely and effective manner.
* Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and planning teams to remove barriers and improve performance.
* Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, flow, quality, and waste reduction.
* Monitor daily performance metrics and drive actions to close gaps and improve results.
* Ensure accurate communication across shifts and maintain clear production and operational updates.  
** Basic Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing leadership
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing or manufacturing leadership
* Ability to work 1st shift and support business needs as required.  
** Preferred Qualifications & Characteristics
*** Prior experience in a frontline manufacturing leadership role.
* Experience with direct supervision of hourly employees.
* Experience in a unionized / represented workforce environment.
* Aerospace, machining, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
* Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and daily management tools.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive operational performance.
* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to coach and develop employees while driving accountability and results.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to build trust and credibility with frontline employees and cross-functional teams.
* Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
* Respectful, transparent, and team-oriented leadership style.
* Adaptable,…