Delivery Improvement Leader

Asheville, Inc.; Asheville (NC); Remote; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Senior Supplier Performance and Execution Delivery Improvement Leader to enhance delivery outcomes and ensure customer satisfaction. This remote role involves training, managing forecasts, and influencing processes to achieve supplier health and performance metrics. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a background in supply chain management.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in External Supply Chain or Supplier Management.

Responsibilities

• Influence at all levels, including senior management and suppliers.
• Provide training and mentorship to new team members.
• Manage Military and Commercial Spares forecast.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Supplier Performance and Execution Delivery Improvement Leader (DIL) will focus on achieving optimal delivery outcomes and ensuring internal customer satisfaction. This role involves working with the Delivery Sub Commodity Team to develop, implement, and improve processes that enhance delivery performance, manage constraints, and plan recoveries. Approximately 25% of the time will be dedicated to training and developing the SFL team within their sub commodity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Utilize interpersonal skills to influence at all levels, including senior management and suppliers, explaining complex information clearly.
2. Support the definition and communication of delivery processes in collaboration with the SP&E Process Team.
3. Leverage enterprise resources for problem solving and systemic action planning.
4. Provide training and mentorship to new team members on delivery processes and standard work, including addressing reporting gaps.
5. Manage Military and Commercial Spares forecast and delinquency burn down plans.
6. Partner with Supplier Fulfillment and Delivery Leaders to address shortages impacting the business, including participation in weekly reviews.
7. Ensure adherence to standard work and training materials, representing business needs to the process team.
8. Achieve comprehensive supplier health through standard processes, managing actions to meet quality and delivery metrics.
9. Serve as the point of contact within the business unit for questions and issues, escalating concerns as needed.
10. Possess specialized expertise within their discipline and understand risks associated with changes.
11. Influence strategy development within their area, including resource control and policy influence.
12. Advise management and support decision-making on critical subjects.
13. Use high judgment to handle complex tasks impacting the function, utilizing internal and external sources for decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of relevant experience in External Supply Chain or Supplier Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant fields.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving and program/project leadership abilities.
• Experience in documenting, planning, and executing significant changes.
• Project management skills and ability to influence organizational change.
• Capability to train, develop, and coach employees towards a shared vision.
• Experience with standard operating procedures and lean initiatives.

Additional Information

The position offers a salary range of $108,400 to $144,500, with potential bonuses based on performance. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and more. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, contingent on legal authorization.

GE Aerospace is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Employment is contingent upon legal authorization to work in the U.S. and successful completion of a drug screen. Relocation assistance is provided, and this is a remote position.