Production Supervisor/Lead Team Coach/Innovation-Afterburners-Endeavor (1st Shift)

GE Aerospace; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in McAllen, Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor. This full-time position emphasizes overseeing front-line manufacturing employees, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Operations or Engineering. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong leadership and communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include enhancing team integration and leveraging technical expertise for strategic execution. Relocation assistance is provided, and the role requires compliance with U.S. employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in Operations/Supply Chain Management.
• Previous production supervision experience is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage front-line manufacturing employees.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• Integrate team work with other teams and contribute to business goals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Supply Chain Management or Engineering

High school diploma/GED with 6 years of experience in Operations/Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job Description Summary

Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/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.

Site Overview

The GE Aerospace facility in McAllen is one of our centers of expertise specializing in the repair of engine components used in commercial and military aircraft. These include LPT Nozzles, HPT Nozzles, and HPT Hangars. You’ll find state of the art technologies in CNC, EDM, and Coating as well as advanced technology development within our new Tech Lab.

Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will oversee and manage front-line manufacturing employees, typically managing hourly employee populations. This position is primarily on‑site. You will develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and use your prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy and strategy.

• Oversee and manage front-line manufacturing employees
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline
• Use prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
• Understand key business drivers and use this understanding to accomplish work
• Integrate the work of your team with other teams and contribute to the area
• Use judgment to propose different solutions outside of set parameters with guidance
• Solve straightforward tasks using prior experience and on-the-job training
• Access technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems
• Provide informal guidance to new team members

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and detail‑oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to hire and develop talent. They thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high‑quality work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in Operations/Supply Chain Management)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous production supervision experience
• Bachelor's degree in Operations/Supply Chain Management or Engineering
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong problem‑solving skills

Additional Information

• Full‑time position with standard business hours
• Background and drug screening required
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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)).

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).