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GE Aerospace · 11 hours ago

DFW On Wing Support Production Leader – SECOND Shift

Fort Worth

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leader in aviation technology and services, seeking a Production Leader for their DFW On Wing Support site. This role involves overseeing daily shop operations, ensuring safety and compliance, building a high-performing team, and optimizing production processes to meet customer needs.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the safety and welfare of your team—model safe behaviors, remove hazards, and verify adherence every shift

Ensure continued compliance with all regulatory requirements; close gaps fast with robust corrective and preventive actions

Maintain training plans and authorizations for all technical staff; keep qualifications current and audit-ready

Set clear priorities, coach in the moment, and recognize wins to elevate performance

Execute performance management with fairness and urgency, including Performance Improvement Plans and disciplinary actions when needed

Develop skills and depth through structured on-the-job training and cross-training

Resolve production problems at the root; recommend and implement operational changes that improve flow, quality, and turnaround

Manage surge staffing and risk assessment to meet demand without compromising safety or quality

Direct labor utilization with data—forecast demand, analyze trends, and align resources to plan

Manage the end-to-end flow of work through the shop in partnership with Materials & Logistics

Optimize inventory to support lead time and cost control—right part, right place, right time

Establish and sustain visual management so status, bottlenecks, and priorities are clear at a glance

Build strong, transparent relationships with OWS customers, the Customer Team, and local stakeholders

Communicate commitments, risks, and recovery plans proactively; drive actions to protect customer schedules

Own the site Lean strategy and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Design and implement work cells and single-piece flow to eliminate waste and improve first-time yield

Facilitate, train, and coach teams in Lean fundamentals; standardize wins into standard work

Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process capability, reduce defects, and stabilize processes

Act as the site champion for FLIGHT DECK practices and daily tier cadence

Zero-injury mindset, audit-ready compliance, and a trained, authorized workforce

Clear daily plan, visible status, and fast problem resolution at the lowest level

Stable flow with predictable turnaround time, optimized inventory, and fewer defects

Engaged teams who understand the why, own the work, and improve it continuously

Trusted customer relationships built on proactive communication and reliable delivery

Qualification

Manufacturing leadershipLean tools knowledgeProduction problem resolutionAerospace experienceTeam developmentSafety complianceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience (or a minimum high school diploma / GED with an additional 4+ years of manufacturing leadership experience)

A passion for front-line leadership and developing people

Experience in production, maintenance, or MRO environments (aerospace preferred)

Working knowledge of lean tools (e.g., 5S, visual management, standard work, problem solving) and a track record of measurable improvements

Strong judgment, urgency, and communication skills to align teams and deliver under pressure