Lead Manufacturing Specialist

GE Aerospace; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a Lead Manufacturing Specialist in Saint George, UT to coordinate materials flow, scheduling, and purchasing in support of production plans. You will oversee departmental operations, lead a team, and drive efficiency using ERP tools and best practices.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. On-site employment; relocation support may be considered where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s).
• Proven experience as a materials or demand planner or similar role, preferably in commercial or aerospace industries.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or other statistical software.
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and best practices.
• Experience with supply chain management systems and ERP or inventory management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities with a detail-oriented approach.
• Strong technical background with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and build positive working relationships.
• Knowledge of forecasting techniques, demand planning, and inventory optimization methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems; prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs; align with production plan and KPIs; optimize inventory and implement process improvements.
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development; utilize technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy.
• Understand how own area integrates with others; be aware of competition and market differentiators.
• Use judgment to propose solutions outside set parameters for complex manufacturing processes with variety and interdependent cycles.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects; set performance expectations and handle sensitive issues.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Intergalactic, now a part of Unison, a GE Aerospace Company, is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a team of the nation’s best, regardless of where we live.

We seek a Lead Manufacturing Specialist to coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and internal departments) according to production schedules. This role will oversee departmental operations and be responsible for planning/execution of all materials. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs. Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs. Optimize inventory and process improvements.
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• For roles in USA - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

Desired Characteristics

• Proven experience working as a materials or demand planner or in a similar role, preferably in the commercial or aerospace industries.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or other statistical software.
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and best practices.
• Experience with supply chain management systems and tools, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) software or inventory management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities with a detail-oriented approach.
• Strong technical background with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and build positive working relationships.
• Knowledge of forecasting techniques, demand planning, and inventory optimization methodologies.

This position is on-site in St. George Utah
GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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: Yes