Senior Manufacturing Staff Manager – Material Planning & Execution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Collaborate in the development and execution of readiness and capacity processes with suppliers of airfoil castings.

• Oversee the implementation of processes with designated airfoils casting suppliers.

• Establish a routine for proactive problem-solving.

• Evaluate the current state and create plans to fulfill global commodity needs over a continuous three-year horizon.

• Create joint operating rhythms and establish technical and executive escalation pathways with key suppliers.

• Conduct thorough assessments of capabilities and capacities throughout the complete supplier value stream.

• Coordinate capacity investments, secondary processing partnerships, dual-sourcing strategies, and risk-sharing frameworks.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Casting Technologists, and Quality teams on tooling qualification and manufacturability.

• Convert demand signals into concrete capacity plans in conjunction with S&OP and Program teams.

• Take ownership of alignment and capacity readiness in relation to long-range forecasts.

• Enhance readiness processes and forecasts for the Turbine Airfoils Castings Commodity.

• Develop action plans and utilize structured problem-solving methods to mitigate constraints.

• Convey supplier constraints within S&OP cycles.

• Manage capacity modeling for suppliers and part families over a 12–36+ month timeframe.

• Maintain action plans for risk mitigation.

• Oversee NPI rate readiness, which includes staffing considerations.

• Build and mentor a high-performing supplier readiness team.

• Define and enhance competencies, training programs, and succession planning.

• Refine standard operating procedures, visual management tools, and tiered operating rhythms.

• Advocate for continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making.

• Enhance SQDC performance, with a focus on OTD, FPY, lead times, overdue items, and cost compliance.

• Provide executive-level readiness updates on action plans and risk mitigations related to ramp milestones.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• At least 5 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Project Management.

• Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires the status of a U.S. Person: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or an individual granted asylum or refugee status.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, as applicable.

• May be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

• Experience in continuous improvement utilizing FLIGHT DECK principles.

• Strong abilities in communication, decision-making, collaboration, analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of the base salary.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Health Coach services from GE Aerospace.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Paid time off for vacation or illness.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive compensation.