GE Aerospace · 2 weeks ago
Lafayette MRO Program Improvement Leader
Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace sector, and they are seeking a MRO Program Improvement Leader to oversee the Lafayette overhaul shop. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives, managing complex issues, and ensuring that business objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost are met.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Andrew Walbert
Responsibilities
Lead Lafayette overhaul shop to meet or exceed all targets related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Advance site continuous improvement culture utilizing FLIGHT DECK tools
Communicate with customers and ensure that all commitments are met or exceeded
Provide leadership in the areas of staff selection, training and development, facility planning and construction, process, and procedure implementation
Direct process / product improvement programs and provide process method excellence throughout the organization
Work with business leadership to understand demand, drive process improvement, and ensure soft and hard capacity is in place to support customer needs
Manage and execute on site transformation plan to ensure readiness for future business needs
Ensure communication of key business / customer issues to employees
Interface with other organizations and vendors to assure requirements are met on time
Provide ongoing coaching and development for employees, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training
Work with customers, functional leaders, and internal staff to meet production and product support requirements
Facilitate decision-making and problem solving discussions and provide effective communication across the plant
Develop and track expense, inventory, and investment budgets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years in manufacturing experience)
Minimum of 5 years manufacturing/assembly/overhaul environment experience with responsibility and ownership for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Preferred
Leadership experience in a GE Overhaul shop
Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organizational demands
Prior experience with regulatory agencies and knowledge of requirements
Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, and standard cost systems
Prior experience with Lean, Standard Work, Standard WIP and Takt Time
Knowledge of GE products, processes, customer requirements and budgeting/financial processes
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
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 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
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (33)
2024 (46)
2023 (70)
2022 (63)
2021 (49)
2020 (89)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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