Value Stream Leader/Coach

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Pompano Beach, FL is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing processes, ensure schedules are met, and uphold safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) standards on high‑quality electrical power systems.

You will lead a lean, team‑based operation, drive continuous improvement, read engineering drawings for first-time builds, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management to resolve issues and deliver NPI and low-rate production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 3+ years in Manufacturing/Engineering, or 7+ years in Manufacturing with a high school/GED.
• Experience with new production introduction and low-rate production launches.
• Ability to read and translate engineering drawings for first-time builds.
• Experience in the aerospace and/or automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safety-focused culture.
• Accountable for the safety of direct employees and safe work practices.
• Maintain high quality by monitoring quality control processes.
• Lead manufacturing processes to meet timely and efficient production for new products and low-rate runs.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure smooth delivery of products.
• Utilize lean principles to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
• Develop standard work procedures and best practices.
• Monitor production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management to resolve safety, quality, delivery, and cost issues.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance and improvement initiatives.
• Provide manufacturing guidance for new product introductions.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Safety compliance

Manufacturing processes

Data analysis

NPI

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED + 7 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring that production schedules are met, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. In this role, you will contribute to the production of advanced electrical components, modules and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft and vehicles as well as other mission systems. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and our unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! Our facility in Pompano Beach, FL specializes in producing high-quality electrical power systems, and other aerospace technologies that support both commercial and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other military and electrical power systems. The site contributes to GE Aerospace's mission of delivering innovative solutions that prioritize safety, quality, and reliability in all we do.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the team.
• Accountable for the safety of your direct employees, and responsible for ensuring the environment is safe and all safe practices are followed.
• Maintain high standards of quality by implementing and monitoring quality control processes.
• Address any corrective actions needed to support the effectiveness of the quality management system
• Lead and manage the execution of manufacturing processes to ensure timely and efficient production of new product introductions, lab demonstrators and low-rate production requirements.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of products.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and control waste to reduce costs while maintaining quality and delivery
• Develop and implement standard work procedures and best practices.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, program management and other departments to resolve issues related to safety, quality, delivery, cost and/or related business KPI’s
• Prepare and present reports on production performance and improvement initiatives.
• Provide manufacturing guidance and accountability for new product introduction (NPI)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college a minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing or Engineering roles (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing)
• Demonstrated knowledge of new production introduction and low-rate production launch
• Ability to read and translate Engineering drawings to assist assemblers during first time builds of products
• Experience in the aerospace and/or automotive industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK operating model and/or experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

This position requires U.S. citizenship status. Ability and willingness to sit on-site at the facility in Pompano Beach, FL. 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 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.

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.