Senior Supplier Recovery Leader

GE Aerospace; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cheyenne seeks a Sr. Supplier Recovery Leader to enhance supplier performance and implement improvement strategies. Candidates must have a strong background in supply chain and lean methodologies, alongside leadership experience. A Bachelor's degree and significant travel commitment are required. Join this innovative team for a rewarding career focused on supplier success and operational excellence.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or lean roles.
• Strong leadership and project management experience.
• Experience with structured problem solving and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Drive structured problem solving with suppliers.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.
• Accountable for supplier performance and recovery action plans.

Skills

FLIGHT DECK / Lean leadership

Oral and written communication

Autonomous operation

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary: The Sr. Supplier Recovery Leader will be responsible for driving structured problem solving, leading continuous improvement activities, and improving overall supplier performance. Supplier recovery engagements include assessing supplier capability to support current requirements and developing recovery plans to support suppliers and enable on-time engine delivery for GE Aerospace. The role leverages FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model, to drive a systematic approach to running the business and deliver value as measured by customers.

This role requires clear definition of gaps (what problems need to be solved), Genba engagement with supplier partners, co-development and shared accountability for supplier recovery action plans, and participation in activities including FLIGHT DECK training and kaizen to close gaps at suppliers. You will be accountable for delivering results from assigned suppliers by connecting Genba problem solving to supplier leadership, GE Aerospace supplier management, and GE Aerospace leadership engagement.

This role will require 50%+ travel to Genba at supplier locations as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Represent GE Aerospace with external suppliers; build and use these relationships to deliver results to meet customer expectations
• Triage supplier performance and execution issues at Genba; lead the supplier through a structured problem-solving approach at Genba; define the problem to be solved, analyze the gap to root cause, co-develop countermeasure action plan and be accountable for execution and sustainment
• Work in a team environment to develop processes, tools, and training needed for supplier improvement in performance and execution
• Develop standard work and mentor other team members in FLIGHT DECK principles to assist in Supplier Recovery efforts
• Partner with supplier and be accountable to planning and execution to improve their overall capability
• Identify supplier manufacturing process capability gaps and align resources to address gaps including GE Aerospace teams
• Develop strategies to meet the quality, fulfillment, and productivity requirements of the business
• Earn authority within the network of supplier and GE Aerospace experts and in project teams
• Communicate product / program strategies, Sourcing roadmaps, risks and recommendations to GE Aerospace leadership team
• Be accountable for actions to improve supplier performance across direct organization and with cross-functional partner organizations
• Lead through complex decision making including with supplier leadership
• Engage and provide input based on supplier partnership in decision making about important strategy and subjects

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or lean roles)
• A minimum of 6 years experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or lean roles
• This role will require 50%+ travel to be at Genba at the supplier locations as needed

Desired Characteristics

• FLIGHT DECK / Lean leadership with demonstrated results
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate autonomously with a high level of personal accountability to do what it takes to deliver results
• Extensive experience in FLIGHT DECK/ Lean deployment with demonstrated results; use of action planning to execute, structured problem solving when gaps to results exist and implementation and leading of daily management to drive problem solving and accountability
• Manufacturing, sourcing and supply chain hands-on and leadership experience
• Understanding of sourcing processes and compliance requirements experience
• Project management capability and strategic initiative experience
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to collaborate and communicate at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects; develop, plan, manage and execute for results
• Demonstrated strength in GE Aerospace leadership behaviors; act with humility, lead with transparency and deliver with focus
• Clear thinker, tenacious and persistent in engagement at delivering results

The salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $245,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

This posting is expected to close on November 1, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and wellbeing, including HealthAhead programs. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach; and an Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and access to Fidelity resources. 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 sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. 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. Employment is contingent on authorization to access such information for non-U.S. residents.

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. This posting is remote (#LI-Remote).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes