Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dowty Propellers, a GE Aerospace Company, is seeking a Production Supervisor in Sterling to lead a shop-floor team and drive safety, quality, and productivity. You will facilitate daily management, coach staff, and ensure adherence to standard work while supporting training programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in manufacturing or 9+ years without a degree, strong communication, and Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment, OR; a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or repair & overhaul environments; strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the shop floor and influence decision making; foster learning and problem solving.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the business; present insights clearly.
• Oversee front-line manufacturing employees; manage timekeeping, OT, and PTO approvals.
• Plan production, cross-train, ensure coverage for PTO, and coordinate with Production Control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma / GED with 9 years experience

Tools

GE Flight Deck

Six Sigma

Lean

Job description

Job Description Summary

At Dowty Propellers, a GE Aerospace Company, you’ll join a growing business with career development opportunities by helping ensure the safety and reliability of critical propulsion systems that keep aircraft flying every day. You’ll join a global aerospace leader with a strong safety and quality culture, proven lean practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We offer the opportunity to make a direct impact on flight safety in a highly regulated environment, while developing your career through access to GE Aerospace’s training, expertise, and broader career paths. In Sterling, you’ll work in a close knit MRO team with the backing, stability, and benefits of a world class aerospace organization. The Production Supervisor leads and engages employees and leads daily management to drive sustainable, continuous improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and meeting Production Plan goals. Effectively facilitates through conflict to ensure listening and adherence and support differences of opinions. Champions an environment of teamwork, problem solving, and engagement. Effectively communicates requirements using a team approach to accomplish goals and objectives of the business. Executes standard operational/technical tasks such as hourly timecards and performance conversations with employees while utilizing Flight Deck and Daily Management practices. Supports development and execution of training programs implemented through standard work practices. Willing to learn and use continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Available and willing to work 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. – 4 days per week.
• Leadership: Direct work on the shop floor; ability to influence decision making with or without authority, facilitate groups with diverse perspectives, bring teams to agreement. Foster an environment of learning and problem solving.
• Communication: Interpersonal skills that build productive relationships and influence others, both within the business and across organizations. Ability to interact with all levels of the business (senior leaders to working teams), exceptionally good listening skills, able to present complex or new insights with clarity and simplicity.
• Teamwork: collaborate effectively with others to achieve common objectives. Align with Team Leads and set employee expectations for the day. Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees.
• Completes time keeping, tracks and approves OT and PTO. Strategically plans production and works through issues by cross-training and maximizing coverage for PTO where production needs. Assesses need for OT.
• Hiring and developing team members, follow ups, supporting hourly team. Facilitating coaching conversations. Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. May use prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions. Ensure the shipment goals, business goals, customer requirements and production plans are achieved by partnering with Production Control.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment, OR; a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.

Desired Characteristics & Experience

• Demonstrated Experience working in manufacturing or repair & overhaul environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Demonstrated skills using GE Flight Deck, Six Sigma, or Lean Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Team builder
• Repairman certificate or Airframe/Powerplant Certified Engineering or Quality experience

The base pay range for this position is $92,000 to $115,000 annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on October 20th, 2026.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Company Culture

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.