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Materials Leader
Material Health Leader
The Material Health Leader ensures that production plans are feasible by aligning materials, capacity, and priorities across the bill of materials—including spares and upgrades. This role transforms planning into actionable workflows, supporting the Value Stream Leader and cross-functional teams to meet customer needs, prevent constraints, and optimise inventory, productivity, and quality.
Success here depends on sharp operational insight, early problem-solving, strong cross-functional relationships, and driving timely deliveries while continuously improving workflows and performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan Execution
- Transform the master production schedule and material requirements plan into a realistic, actionable production plan across the full bill of materials, including spares and upgrades.
- Assess shop floor capacity, bottlenecks, and constraints, proactively addressing issues to meet customer demand.
- Communicate capacity changes back to central planning and support long-term strategy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain critical planning data (e.g., lead times, yield, attrition, and minimum/maximum inventory levels).
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Inventory and Work-in-Process Management
- Partner with the Value Stream Leader to ensure clear ownership and execution of the production plan.
- Develop and execute a high-performing inventory plan that improves inventory turns.
- Hold direct accountability for:
- Aged work in process (WIP)
- Material review board (MRB) processes
- Coach the team to own their plans and refine daily processes, including WIP management and work order releases.
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Operational Excellence
- Track, communicate, and drive adherence to the production plan.
- Lead improvements in material control processes and systems, including:
- Lean principles in shop floor material presentation and delivery.
- Collaboration with supply teams to enhance material visibility and performance.
- Own the execution of engineering changes on the shop floor to reduce delays.
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Cross-Functional Leadership
- Champion process improvements and cross-functional projects that simplify operations and boost performance.
- Balance metrics across:
- Customer on-time delivery
- Inventory efficiency
- Direct labour productivity
- Scrap/minimisation
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Digital & Technology Enablement
- Partner with the Digital Technology team to integrate system and process improvements.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (or equivalent with a high school diploma/GED).
- Or relevant experience in Manufacturing, Materials Planning & Execution.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., transactional impacts).
- Deep familiarity with Material & Process Control.
- Skills:
- Oral and written communication – ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
- Leadership & interpersonal skills – influence decision-making and lead small teams.
- Analytical thinking – identify problems, propose solutions, and drive results.
- Organisational ability – manage multiple moderate-scope initiatives simultaneously.
- Prove track record of problem-solving and process optimisation.
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Desired Characteristics
- Certifications:
- APICS CPIM Certification (opportunity provided to achieve this in-role).
- Technical Proficiency:
- Experience in Oracle ERP environments.
Benefits
At GE Aerospace, we offer a Total Reward package with flexibility and choice. As a new hire, you’ll receive:
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Private Medical Coverage
- Flexible Working Arrangements (where possible), supporting a work-life balance.
Clearance
- BPSS Security Clearance is mandatory for this role.
- Failure to obtain clearance may result in eligibility withdrawal or withdrawal of any offer.
Additional Info
Cultural Fit
GE Aerospace empowers employees to contribute to a passionate, purpose-driven workspace. We advance the future of flight while valuing respect, innovation, and collaboration. Teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement—backup by the guiding principles of our FLIGHT DECK lean model.
Diversity & Inclusion
We foster a community where diverse backgrounds are celebrated and empowered. At GE, inclusion isn’t just a policy—it’s a core value.
Sponsorship & UK Work Rights
- Sponsorship consideration for eligible candidates.
- Right to Work in the UK: Interested visa applicants are encouraged to apply. However, GE must prioritise candidates already permitted to work in the UK under UK immigration rules if a comparable candidate is available.
Encoding the following benefits package for new hires:
- Baseline security clearance (BPSS).
- Access to GE Aerospace’s unique culture of achievement (“We were meant to fly.”).
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