Military Engines Front line Leader 1st Shift

GE Aerospace; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Front Line Supervisor at the Strother facility to lead frontline teams in overhaul operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time execution. You will guide day-to-day scheduling, coach staff, and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and maintain adherence to procedures.

The role emphasizes autonomy within established practices and requires strong judgment and communication to meet department objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing/overhaul supervision.
• High school diploma / GED and a minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing/overhaul supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-line employees in daily overhaul operations.
• Support compliance with safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and priorities to meet overhaul schedules and business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and support continuous improvement.
• Apply technical and operational knowledge to support execution of overhaul processes.
• Escalate and resolve day-to-day issues using sound judgment and established processes.
• Coach, train, and support employee development, including onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Analytical/problem solving

Documentation & planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Support the daily operations of the overhaul shop to help ensure reliable, consistent execution across service shop activities. This role impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning and execution within the assigned area. The position operates with some autonomy and is focused on executing work within established functional practices and procedures. Sound judgment is applied within defined parameters, with guidance as needed.

Job Description Summary

Support the daily operations of the overhaul shop to help ensure reliable, consistent execution across service shop activities. This role impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning and execution within the assigned area. The position operates with some autonomy and is focused on executing work within established functional practices and procedures. Sound judgment is applied within defined parameters, with guidance as needed.

Job Description

About Us

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, we are dedicated to advancing aviation technology to help create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future. Working here means joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Working At Our Strother Facility

Our Strother facility is an advanced technology engine services overhaul site where employees help restore commercial and military jet engines to meet performance, functionality, and efficiency requirements. Teams at the site support operations including plasma, flame and wire spraying, polyurethane and Sermetel painting, heat treating, brazing, and TIG welding. In addition to internal engine repair and overhaul, the facility also operates an evaluation and testing operation with FADEC capability.

Role Overview

As a Front Line Supervisor, you will lead front-line employees, including hourly team members, in support of safe, compliant, and efficient overhaul operations. In this role, you will help execute daily overhaul priorities, support process performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead front-line employees in daily overhaul operations.
• Support compliance with safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and priorities to meet overhaul schedules and business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and support continuous improvement.
• Apply technical and operational knowledge to support execution of overhaul processes.
• Escalate and resolve day-to-day issues using sound judgment and established processes.
• Coach, train, and support employee development, including onboarding of new team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing/overhaul supervision; or a high school diploma / GED and a minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing/overhaul supervision.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a 'Sponsor'). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual

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 Nationalization 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