Manufacturing Cell Leader
Job Description SummaryAt GE Aerospace, we are advancing the future of flight. As the Manufacturing Cell Leader, you will lead a team of hourly machinists and represented employees in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for driving daily production execution, meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This is a frontline manufacturing leadership role for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced operation, enjoys developing people, and can balance production execution with employee engagement in a unionized environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including quality, engineering, maintenance, HR, and labor relations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.Job DescriptionEssential ResponsibilitiesLead daily manufacturing operations on 1st shift to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.Provide direct supervision of hourly machinists and other represented employees in an aerospace manufacturing environment.Set clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and teamwork.Assign work, monitor staffing needs, and ensure resources are aligned to meet production commitments.Drive execution of standard work, operating procedures, and production schedules.Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.Support employee development through coaching, training, performance feedback, and day-to-day leadership.Build positive working relationships in a unionized manufacturing environment, partnering effectively with employees, union representatives, HR, and labor relations.Address production issues, staffing challenges, and quality concerns in a timely and effective manner.Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and planning teams to remove barriers and improve performance.Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, flow, quality, and waste reduction.Monitor daily performance metrics and drive actions to close gaps and improve results.Ensure accurate communication across shifts and maintain clear production and operational updates.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing leadershipMinimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing or manufacturing leadershipAbility to work 1st shift and support business needs as required.Preferred Qualifications & CharacteristicsPrior experience in a frontline manufacturing leadership role.Experience with direct supervision of hourly employees.Experience in a unionized / represented workforce environment.Aerospace, machining, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and daily management tools.Demonstrated ability t...