Manufacturing Operations Leader

Job Description Summary

Unison is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

As the Manufacturing Operations Leader, you will manage daily operations at our site in Norwich, NY to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line, including our Service Shops. You\’ll have a direct impact on how we approach projects, improve processes, and shape the way our team works together. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, you\’ll help set priorities and guide the team towards success. While you\’ll follow established professional practices and policies, you\’ll also have the autonomy to make important operational decisions. This role requires sound judgement, leadership, and a passion for excellence in manufacturing operations.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Oversees operations within the production facility, ensuring targets for safety, quality, delivery, and cost are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives based on industry standards
• Lead, mentor, and develop both salaried front-line leaders and hourly employees, fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in best practices and quality control, staying up to date with the latest technical advancements and contributing to strategic planning and policy development.
• leverage deep knowledge of industry best practices to ensure seamless integration between departments while maintaining a strong competitive edge in the market.
• Apply sound judgement to solve operational product management challenges, utilizing technical expertise and data-driven analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
• Acts as a trusted resource and role model for colleagues, sharing knowledge, leading by examples, and supporting professional development. Manage small-scale projects with moderate risks, effectively communicate complex information, and influence stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor\’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 9 years of leadership experience in manufacturing environment).
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem-solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

The base pay range for this position is $ 98,300 – 115,000 . 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 August 1, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. 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 prog rams (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 Job Description

Compensation Grade

LPB1

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr