Job Description Summary
As the Industrial Strategy and Transformation Operations Leader you will support the industrial base transformation to drive the achievement of business outcomes through strong operation rhythms, deployment of FLIGHT DECK and continuous improvement of processes. This role requires a high amount of autonomy, and significant levels of operational judgment to achieve outcomes for specific KPI performance and strategic initiative implementation.
This role will directly influence the team's ability to translate the integrated industrial base strategy into execution and sustained SQDC results at the specified target dates required. Influencing, motivating and coaching skills will be required on a daily basis. Additionally, this role will have ownership over the standard work processes, playbook development, progress tracking.
To do well in the role, you must have a combination of people, leadership & communication skills, operational expertise, an eye for detail and great organizational skills. Requires high "say do ratio" as well as the ability to process and analyze data and stakeholder feedback to support business decisions. The Operations Leader will work to build a network and connectivity across commodities team, part families teams and also across the Sourcing organization - including the supplier development, quality, delivery, compliance, commercial operations, and finance partners.
This role is open to remote consideration.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Accountable for all operating rhythms, KPI management, and operational and process improvements; facilitates connectivity across commodity and partner sourcing teams.
Lead operating rhythms with effective use of time, KPI's or operating metrics, action plans, problem solving & other FLIGHT DECK tools. Create and evolve operating rhythms as needed for outcomes. Train, mentor and coach the team through problem solving.
Develop and execute communication plan for the commodity between leader, staff, and all local, global, or remote team members.
Drive daily/weekly/monthly KPI management for the commodity and sub-sections. Develop thorough metrics, scorecards, and control plans to measure and sustain KPI's. Review ongoing performance to targets, evaluate misses and work to identify and deploy corrective measures with accountable leaders and/or escalate issues as necessary.
Uses lean practices and behaviors to improve the effectiveness of the interaction between commodity strategy, buying, and contract & performance management team(s). Develop processes for handoffs between roles and functions, and inclusive of local, global or remote team members.
Interface and lead engagements with other adjacent functions (Quality, Part Families, Commercial Ops, Sourcing Commodities, Compliance, Finance, etc) to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional coordination.
Ownership of industrial strategy standard work process including process improvements, implementation, , and playbook codification
Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems across commodity, part families, sourcing organization, or partner organizations such as engineering or product lines.
Deploy process improvements- inclusive of strategic initiatives, operational process changes, and digital tools.
Support the site Kaizen process and the Continuous Improvement suggestions for ideas and suggestions from the teams.
Execute solution-based approaches for team culture, training/onboarding, and change acceleration.
Interprets complex internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work. Conduct training and follow up to ensure adoption.
Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles
Desired Characteristics:
Analytical skills
Ability to influence cross-functionally to drive change
Ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrate ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute projects or improvements.
Experience with lean, operations, and FLIGHT DECK
Experience of leading matrix teams in a fast paced and complex environment.
Proven ability to effectively collaborate in highly effective teams to achieve results; working with key stakeholders to identify & execute project strategies for critical business process
Self-motivator and possesses good communication skills to coordinate, resolve queries of both external and internal customers
Proactively engages with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and design solutions using critical thinking and analysis skills and best practices.
Influences and energizes others towards the common vision and goal. - Acts with humility, seeks perspective of others, and creates an inclusive culture
Delivers with focus on key business objectives, working across large matrixed organizations
Leads with transparency to reach the best mutual outcomes for GE Aerospace and it's partners
Experience driving change and transformation
Demonstrated ability in leveraging creative solutions and strategies
Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external relationship
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Role may require up to 20% travel
The salary range for this position is $167,000 - $278,000 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.
This posting is expected to close on April 15, 2026.
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 programs (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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity 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.
