Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Production Supervisor

GE Aerospace; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Arkansas City invites active military personnel to apply for a SkillBridge position focusing on daily operations in manufacturing. This role involves overseeing front-line employees and developing technical expertise.

The ideal candidate has a military background with experience in team leadership. GE Aerospace promotes an inclusive work environment and supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Military Personnel on their last 180 days of Military Service.
• Experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in manufacturing or equivalent Military experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line.
• Manage front-line manufacturing employees and provide mentorship.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to analyze and resolve problems

Project management skills

Technical expertise in manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

High school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning and execution.
• The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
• A military background in maintenance, operations, or production leadership, particularly involving work assignment and prioritization, schedule execution, operational readiness, safety and quality accountability, and coordination across multiple support functions could be a strong fit for this role.
• 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 the 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.
• Presents solid technical skills and is able to solve problems quickly.
• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• This is an individual contributor role requiring interpersonal skills or early people leader skills with the ability to hire and develop talent.
• Provides mentorship and informal guidance to new team members.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Military Personnel on their last 180 days of Military Service
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; or
• High school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing
• Experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in manufacturing (or equivalent Military experience)

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 recover 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

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No