Manufacturing Leader

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Leader is responsible for driving operational excellence and supporting teams in achieving key objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). This role involves coordinating activities, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with organisational goals within the civil power sector.
The Manufacturing Leader also serves as a key resource for problem-solving, continuous improvement, and the implementation of lean principles to enhance processes and performance. Additionally playing a critical role in maintaining compliance with safety standards and promoting a culture of accountability and teamwork.

GE Aerospace is a global leader in jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation.

The Cheltenham facility specialises in advanced aircraft power distribution and avionics systems. It supports design, development, manufacturing, and aftermarket services for leading aerospace manufacturers in civilian and military sectors.

Employees in Cheltenham collaborate on complex projects with international clients, contributing to the development of cutting-edge aircraft systems that shape the future of aviation

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees.
• Typically managing hourly employee populations.
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy.
• May include support roles with specialised technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework.
• Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgement within established procedures.
• Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.

Skills:

• Ability to lead and support teams, fostering collaboration and alignment with organisational goals.
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective interaction with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in lean tools and techniques, such as Kaizen, Standard Work, and Hoshin Kanri, to enhance processes and performance.
• Ability to manage activities, prioritise tasks, and ensure timely delivery of projects and services.
• Deep understanding of safety protocols and the ability to promote a safety-first culture.
• Competence in monitoring and interpreting performance metrics to drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in manufacturing, operations,
• Lean Six Sigma certification or similar credentials are highly desirable.
• Ability to build relationships, influence others, and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

  Right to Work

  Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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PB1

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