Program Manager - Strategic Packaging

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-m匹

Job summary

GE Aerospace in the United States seeks a Program Manager for Strategic Packaging to lead the global packaging transformation. You will define roadmaps, govern cross-functional initiatives, ensure compliant packaging designs, and optimize materials, costs, and recyclability across regions.

The role requires 5+ years in program management, packaging design/validation experience, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program/project management or transformation roles.
• Experience with packaging design and validation in manufacturing or distribution.
• Familiarity with packaging regulatory requirements (EU packaging/PPWR, EPR schemes, US state regulations).
• Proficiency with MS Project/Smartsheet; data analytics (Excel, SQL/BI).

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Strategic Packaging Program from scope to governance.
• Define scope, roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and governance.
• Coordinate design, validation, and rollout of packaging changes across manufacturing, MRO, spares distribution, and logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement in packaging: material reduction, cube/freight optimization, recyclable content, cost reduction.
• Track KPIs and report to senior leadership; support external reporting as required.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering / Mechanical/Industrial Engineering / Materials Science / Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Excel

SQL/BI

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! GE Aerospace is undertaking a major, business-wide transformation as it relates to our packaging portfolio and the emerging regulatory landscape, most notably the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and California SB 54. These requirements will impact packaging design, materials, recyclability, reporting, and extended producer responsibility across all products, sites, and channels. We are seeking a Program Manager for Strategic Packaging with strong program and project management capability, deep packaging design and materials expertise, and continuous improvement experience. This role will lead the global packaging transformation program end-to-end, providing the technical depth needed to guide and challenge packaging solutions so they are compliant, safe, operationally efficient, and cost-effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global Strategic Packaging Program.
• Define scope, roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and governance.
• Run steering forums, manage risks/issues, and ensure alignment across businesses and regions.
• Translate global regulatory requirements into a coherent packaging transformation strategy and implementation plan.
• In partnership with product/quality teams, guide the development of compliant packaging designs and global standards.
• Ensure new specifications (materials, structures, recyclability criteria, test protocols) protect product integrity, safety, and customer experience while meeting regulatory thresholds.
• Coordinate design, validation, and rollout of packaging changes across manufacturing, MRO, spares distribution, and logistics.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement new packaging standards, support trials and qualifications, and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in packaging: material reduction, cube and freight optimization, standardization of packaging families, increased use of reusables and recyclable content, and reduction of total landed cost.
• Lead change management for the packaging transformation.
• Assess impacts by product, site, and role; develop communication and training plans; coordinate training content with packaging and operations experts; and ensure new packaging standards are understood, adopted, and sustained at sites and with suppliers.
• Define and track key program KPIs, including compliance status by market/product, packaging material mix and recyclability, EPR and fee impacts, damage/quality metrics, and cost performance.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and support external reporting needs as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree or PMP/Prince2 a plus (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years packaging, product engineering, supply chain/logistics, or operations experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program/project management or transformation roles.
• Demonstrated experience with packaging design and validation (materials, structural design, cushioning, testing) in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with packaging-related regulatory requirements (preferably EU packaging/PPWR, EPR schemes, and/or US state-level packaging regulations).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-site or multi-region programs, managing scope, schedule, risks, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project tools (e.g., MS Project/Smartsheet), data/analytics (Excel, SQL/BI a plus), and process mapping.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, industrial, or similarly high-value and regulated industries.
• Prior involvement in programs addressing sustainability, circularity, or extended producer responsibility.
• Familiarity with logistics operations and systems (ERP, WMS, TMS) and how packaging affects storage, handling, and transport.
• Exposure to continuous improvement/lean methods applied to packaging, logistics, or manufacturing.

Competencies

• Strategic planning and execution
• Risk management and issue resolution
• Technical credibility
• Systems integration and data readiness
• Compliance- and risk-aware
• Customer- and quality-focused
• Data-driven and improvement-oriented
• Clear, concise communication

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.
• 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.

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

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.