Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Production Supervisor

Y99000 General Electric Company; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Y99000 General Electric Company in Arkansas City seeks a military professional for a manufacturing role focused on managing employees and developing technical expertise. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes strong interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor new team members. Willingness to work flexible hours is required. GE Aerospace offers professional development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Active Military personnel.
• Experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, rotation one weekend per month.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• Solving problems quickly with solid technical skills.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Problem analysis and resolution

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED with 6 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real‑world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full‑time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a Skill Bridge partner offers real‑world training and work experience in in‑demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of front‑line manufacturing employees.
• Developing in‑depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• Solid understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Healthy understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters with guidance.
• Uses prior experience and on‑the‑job training to solve straightforward tasks.
• Possess solid technical skills and is able to solve problems quickly.
• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Individual contributor opportunity needing someone with proven interpersonal skills or early people leader skills who has the ability to hire and develop talent.
• Provides mentorship and informal guidance to new team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Manufacturing).
• Active Military personnel.
• Experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, rotation one weekend per month.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Successfully Leads and Manages in a thriving environment.
• Takes initiative and recovers from matters quickly.
• Drives deadlines and schedules consistently.
• Conducts performance evaluations setting expectations & standards for employee growth.
• Excels in rigorous situations with positive outcomes.
• Leads, motivates, with a can‑do attitude when complex situations arise.

Employment Requirements

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)).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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).