Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Material Plan & Execution

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Specialist for Material Plan & Execution to coordinate material flow and align with production schedules. You will release and execute material work orders and work with cross-functional teams to meet customer commitments.

This role emphasizes lean improvements, WIP control, and KPI-driven performance, with opportunities to lead teams and drive sustainable solutions in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years in material planning or production scheduling.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially Oracle R12.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update production schedules and optimize inventory.
• Manage work orders from release to completion and track shortages.
• Coordinate with sourcing and planning to communicate shortages.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and lean events.
• Support cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve performance.

Skills

Material planning

Production scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

Oracle ERP R12

Job description

Job Description Summary

Working at our Clearwater location Clearwater is a provider of engineering, circuit card assembly, OEM Avionics, and MRO services to commercial and military customers. Products and technologies here are diverse and highly sophisticated. Your work will contribute to systems that manage the performance of Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft as well as F-18s, F-35s, Harriers, and Apaches. Not only will you work in a facility that has been awarded OSHAS's highest safety rating, but you'll be part of a diverse team of employees working together to impact the future of flight for generations.

Role Overview

The Lead Manufacturing Specialist for Material Plan & Execution will coordinate and expedite the flow of material according to production schedules. The role has responsibility to plan and schedule material/production needs as well as release/execute material work orders.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and update production schedules, manage material processes and systems, and optimize inventory in alignment with production plans and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Manage work orders in accordance with the production schedule from release to completion, including shortage tracking, scrap replacements, and outside processes.
• Relay material shortages to the Sourcing and Planning functions and communicate shortage impacts to the Operations/Production team through fulfillment.
• Maintain the status of all work in process (WIP).
• Coordinate with the production supervisor/coach on upcoming work order releases to align with the production schedule and customer commitments.
• Attend regular operating rhythms and be prepared to discuss material status, delinquency/delivery, and schedule changes.
• Participate in and lead process improvement projects, value stream mapping events, and Kaizen events/projects.
• Work within cross-functional teams to support the production personnel, identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive Lean initiatives/improvements.
• A job at this level is an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent.
• As a lead, you'll provide informal guidance to team members and be expected to take on the more challenging production control assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing / production)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning and/or production scheduling [or a GE Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) Graduate]

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP (Oracle R12 preferred) and understanding of business KPI's around cost, inventory, and cash flow.
• Ability to lead a team and influence others; strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to set priorities and execute schedules to achieve milestones/objectives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Focus to work through problems and implement sustainable solutions.

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.