2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor - Operation Management

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Loves Park, IL seeks a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production operations for ~20 hourly employees. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery across machining, assembly and lab functions, while coaching the team to achieve performance targets.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, lean manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus professional manufacturing experience.
• Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment with daily operations.
• Experience driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations for 2nd shift to meet safety, quality and production targets.
• Supervise ~20 hourly employees across machining, assembly, and lab operations.
• Coach, develop and motivate the team to improve performance and engagement.
• Collaborate with production planning to meet schedules and customer commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving across lines.

Skills

People leadership

Decision making

Operational leadership

Safety focus

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork & communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to help shape the future of flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. As a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, you will play a key role in producing advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft worldwide. In this role, you will lead daily production operations at our Loves Park facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent execution across the production line. You will oversee a team of approximately 20 hourly employees, including Machinists, General Assemblers, and Lab Technicians, while driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can make sound decisions to keep operations running smoothly.

Job Description 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor - Operation Management

Are you ready to help shape the future of flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. As a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, you will play a key role in producing advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft worldwide. In this role, you will lead daily production operations at our Loves Park facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent execution across the production line. You will oversee a team of approximately 20 hourly employees, including Machinists, General Assemblers, and Lab Technicians, while driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can make sound decisions to keep operations running smoothly.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ability to work 2nd shift schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 10-hour days, starting at approximately 4:30 PM Central.
• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, and production targets
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 20 hourly employees across machining, assembly, and lab operations
• Foster a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Monitor production flow and operational performance to ensure reliability and consistency on the line
• Partner with production planning to execute schedules and meet customer and business commitments
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and drive corrective actions when needed
• Train employees on required skills, processes, and standard work to support operational excellence
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance
• Troubleshoot production issues and work cross-functionally with maintenance and support teams to minimize downtime
• Communicate production results, gaps, and recovery plans to leadership and stakeholders
• Make timely, independent decisions to maintain momentum and support shift performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with minimum of 1 years of professional experience OR associate’s degree with minimum of 3 years of professional experience OR a high school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• People leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced operating environment
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for daily operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive execution, and solve problems in a production setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience leading teams in machining, assembly, or other industrial production operations
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
• Familiarity with safety regulations and quality standards in aerospace or other highly regulated industries
• Ability to analyze production data and use insights to improve operational efficiency
• Proven ability to motivate teams, develop talent, and build a strong performance culture.

Desired Qualifications

• People leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced operating environment
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for daily operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive execution, and solve problems in a production setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience leading teams in machining, assembly, or other industrial production operations
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
• Familiarity with safety regulations and quality standards in aerospace or other highly regulated industries
• Ability to analyze production data and use insights to improve operational efficiency
• Proven ability to motivate teams, develop talent, and build a strong performance culture

The base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.

Benefits and Programs

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, 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.

• 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.

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: No At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.