Executive Site Leader - Aerospace Ops (Relocation)

GE Aerospace; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance provided

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an Executive Site Leader for the Jacksonville manufacturing site to drive strategy execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people. You will lead a high-performing team and partner with engineering, quality, programs, finance, HR, and other sites to meet program and customer commitments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing or operations, with a focus on lean transformations and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in manufacturing or operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall site operations for the Jacksonville facility, including manufacturing, engineering, materials, EHS, quality, and support functions.
• Develop and execute the site strategy aligned with Unison P&L objectives, including capacity, footprint, technology, and capability roadmaps.
• Own SQDC performance for the site, establishing metrics, governance, and operating rhythms to deliver safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash commitments.
• Represent the site within the broader Unison and GE Aerospace network, ensuring alignment on demand, programs, NPIs, and growth plans.
• Champion a zero-injury safety culture, ensuring compliance with all EHS standards, regulations, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Ensure robust quality systems in place to meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards (FAA, AS9100, audits).
• Drive compliance and governance, including export control, trade compliance, financial controls, and company policies.
• Drive operational excellence using lean principles to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity and asset utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve OTD, first-pass yield, scrap/rework, inventory turns, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Partner with supply chain and sourcing to ensure material availability, supplier performance, and cost productivity.
• Support and scale NPIs and technology introductions, ensuring readiness of processes, tooling, and skills.
• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team; provide coaching and succession planning.
• Foster an inclusive culture aligned with GE Aerospace Behaviors: Respect, Continuous Improvement, and Customer-Driven.

Skills

Site leadership

Lean manufacturing

P&L management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking an Executive Site Leader for the Jacksonville manufacturing site to drive strategy execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people. You will lead a high-performing team and partner with engineering, quality, programs, finance, HR, and other sites to meet program and customer commitments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing or operations, with a focus on lean transformations and regulatory compliance.