Manufacturing Leader

GE Aviation Korea; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Manufacturing Leader in Cheltenham, overseeing a team and ensuring production quality. You will be responsible for managing operations, resolving issues, and motivating your team to achieve high standards. This role requires strong manufacturing experience and leadership skills.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Manufacturing & Production.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 25 individuals overseeing daily operations.
• Execute production plans and ensure targets are met.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Manufacturing & Production

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Leader in Cheltenham

Job Description Summary

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Leader in Cheltenham

We are hiring for a highly skilled Manufacturing Leader to join our Military Power team at our Cheltenham facility. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of approximately 25 individuals, overseeing daily operations to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line.

Your leadership will have a direct impact on the quality of our products and the overall success of your team. You will be responsible for managing standard operational and technical tasks, with the flexibility to rearrange tasks as necessary to adapt to changing work situations. Your ability to remain adaptable, efficient, and motivate your team will be essential in maintaining the high standards we uphold.

GE Aerospace is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of aircraft engines and components partnering with major commercial, business jet and military aerospace companies and organisations.

Our Cheltenham facility employs approx 1600 people and manufactures power distribution & avionics equipment for global military and civil aerospace customers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute Production Plans: Follow instructions and carry out production plans effectively to ensure targets are met
• Develop Professional Knowledge: Build a solid understanding of your professional field, which may include specialised support roles or technical expertise in a broad area.
• Apply Business Knowledge: Use your manufacturing leadership knowledge and experience to motivate your team to contributes to the overall goals.
• Resolve Issues: Address problems using established procedures, and seek guidance from your supervisor or senior team members for issues beyond defined instructions or parameters.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work with others to solve problems, develop strong relationships and act as the liaison between the customer and GE.
• Share information: Be transparent, ask questions and ensure mutual understanding.
  
  

This role requires working the following two rotating shift patterns:

• Shift One:
• Monday – Thursday: 6:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Shift Two:
• Monday – Thursday: 1:15 PM – 9:15 PM
• Friday: 12:45 PM – 5:45 PM
  

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in Manufacturing & Production.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership experience
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Understanding of Lean process methodology and principles
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  
  

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
  
  

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

PB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace

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