Operations & Special Projects Leader

Job Description SummaryAre 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!
As the Operations & Special Projects Leader for Services Sourcing, you will drive the achievement of business outcomes through strong operational rhythms; documentation and continuous improvement of processes; and deployment of Lean (specifically FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary Lean operating system). This role will enable the team to achieve objectives and operate efficiently and sustainably. Skills in organization, project management, communication, motivation, and ruthless prioritization will be key to success.
The Services Sourcing team is the spot within Sourcing that is closest to the customer and to value-generation in the area of maintenance, repair and overhaul.
In this position, you will grow your understanding of the full product life cycle and the aftermarket opportunities that are a crucial part of our suppliers’ commercial landscape. Your work on the team’s operations and special projects will be a tremendous learning opportunity regarding the commercial and operational landscape of the GE Aerospace aftermarket, and a catalyst for broad relationships within our MRO shops, product lines, fleet support management, and customer teams.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Run and continuously improve the team’s operating rhythms, management of key performance indicators, and documentation of processes
• Facilitate action planning and structured problem solving, in accordance with FLIGHT DECK
• Facilitate and contribute to the development, standardization, and improvement of supplier management tools such as scorecards and business review meetings, including collaboration with stakeholders outside the Services Sourcing team
• Manage and contribute work to special projects that improve operational and commercial outcomes in the aftermarket, including data systems, workflows, processes, communications methods, and connection rhythms.
• Plan and execute team engagement activities and feedback mechanisms, both in-person and digital
• Use good judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems across different teams, such as product line, engineering, and MRO shop stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in operations, Lean coaching, and/or project management).
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in operations, Lean coaching, and/or project management

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams in a global business environment
• Precise and efficient communication
• Trust- and relationship-building skills and experience
• Creativity, patience, and joy in creating and improving systems
• Comfort acting strategically and communicating clearly in incomplete-information environments and in situations where different stakeholders have differing information sources, priorities, and anchors
• Ability to manage many different requests and projects in line with agreed timeframes, and to communicate proactively and transparently about any changes or barriers to expected outcomes
• Ability to make real-time connections between new information and strategy
• Positive customer-service attitude
• Fluency in multiple languages
• Experience with Lean, managing operational rhythms, and driving cross-functional projects to timely and beneficial conclusion

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.​

The base pay range for this position is 130,000.00 - 180,000.00. 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 March 14, 2025.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position