Shop Materials Leader; Plant – LEAP Assembly

Job Description Summary In this position, you will be responsible for site customer demand management, production scheduling, material planning, supply delivery, material handling, controlling inventory levels, material transportation planning and working with site function leaders to ensure all customer requirements are met. You will lead Customer Planner(s), Supply Planner(s) and Material Handling Leader(s) to optimize the use of site resources (Inventory, Space and Transportation) and the management of Key Performance Indicators inclusive of Customer & Supplier On-Time Delivery and Inventory Turns.

Primary focal for Terre Haute Plant 1 Site into Central GE Aerospace Materials team and ensures our global materials standards are used / improved in coordination with the larger team.

• Direct responsibility for Site S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) activities in alignment with the Central GE Aerospace Materials team.
• Leadership responsibility for executing Customer Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Integrity and Material Handling processes. Manages the exempt salaried team executing these processes.
• Facilitates opportunities to optimize customers and suppliers delivery, inventories for raw material, work in process, finished goods, and productivity through problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Influences the development of strategy for Site related to Inventory, Storage and Logistics of procured and manufactured materials.
• Leads and develops the team in accordance with the GE Aerospace People Leadership model and FLIGHT DECK operating system.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks in areas of operations, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.
• Communicates and trains difficult concepts with clarity and influences others to try processes outside of traditional practice.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years planning, materials, sourcing, or other related supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 9 years of planning, materials, sourcing, or other related supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment).

• Previous managerial experience
• Advanced Planning experience is preferred
• Understanding of lean mindset and principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to navigate complex processes and systems
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functionally
• Strong data analysis skills with ability to drive clarity, conclusions, and cross functional decision making through data
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: growth mindset, experimental approach, willingness to reflect and iterate

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs…