Frontline Aerospace Cell Lead - 1st Shift

GE Aerospace; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Lynn, MA seeks a Manufacturing Cell Leader to head a team of hourly machinists in a fast‑paced, unionized aerospace setting. You will drive daily production execution, safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

You will partner with quality, engineering, maintenance, HR, and labor relations to ensure safe, reliable operations and strong employee development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 4+ years in manufacturing leadership
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing or manufacturing leadership
• Ability to work 1st shift and support business needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations on 1st shift to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Provide direct supervision of hourly machinists and represented employees in an aerospace environment.
• Set clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and teamwork.
• Assign work, monitor staffing needs, and ensure resources are aligned to meet production commitments.
• Drive execution of standard work, operating procedures, and production schedules.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EH&S and regulatory requirements.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, performance feedback, and day-to-day leadership.
• Build positive working relationships in a unionized environment with employees, union reps, HR, and labor relations.
• Address production issues, staffing challenges, and quality concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and planning to remove barriers and improve performance.
• Lead continuous improvement focused on productivity, flow, quality, and waste reduction.
• Monitor daily performance metrics and drive actions to close gaps and improve results.
• Ensure clear communication across shifts and maintain production updates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

High school diploma / GED with 4+ years in manufacturing leadership

Job description

GE Aerospace in Lynn, MA seeks a Manufacturing Cell Leader to head a team of hourly machinists in a fast‑paced, unionized aerospace setting. You will drive daily production execution, safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

You will partner with quality, engineering, maintenance, HR, and labor relations to ensure safe, reliable operations and strong employee development.