Front Line Supervisor- Repair Shop

Job Description Summary Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

The Front Line Supervisor‑Repair Shop manages the daily operation for the repair/modification of aviation electrical power generation and conversion assets for a variety of military and civil customers with an hourly workforce of 30 associates. This department is unique in that it requires a candidate to be able to lead and facilitate cross‑functional teams of engineers, quality, and material specialists to achieve product quality, cost, and output metrics.

The successful candidate will have a history of practical problem solving, a background in operations to include material management, repair station readiness and workforce development. Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton—known widely as the birthplace of aviation—where the Wright Brothers built the world’s first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton.

This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 27 acres right off Interstate 75. At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world‑class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of military and commercial customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.

Oversight and management of front‑line repair station employees involving:

• Oversight and management of hourly direct reports consisting of approximately 30
• individuals
• Pay and time keeping
• Prioritization of work
• Drive continuous improvement activities for the team
• Provide mentorship and coaching to subordinates and peers alike
• Focus on tactical goals while not losing sight of strategic priorities
• Develop strategies to achieve deliverables/meet customer needs
• Manage labor capacity and hire as workflow dictates
• Maintain training certifications and ISO audit certification
• Develop solutions within a “Lean” culture and team setting to achieve organizational goals
• Engage peers and workforce to develop projects that impact the productivity of the team
• Work cross functionally to achieve customer priorities while achieving business metrics

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience managing a team

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• This role will site onsite at the Vandalia, OH facility
• Start time for this position is 6:00am eastern
• End time at 3:30pm, but may vary based on business needs

• Aerospace industry experience focused in repairs.
• Previous Experience in Aviation Repair Station
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Continuous Improvement problem solving
• Engineering or Materials background

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!

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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