Executive - Plant Leader, Malaysia

Job Description Summary

This role is the Site / Plant Manager for the GE Aerospace Malaysia Engine Overhaul Facility. The Site / Plant Manager role will have full business leadership responsibility for operating the site that has ~600 employees and growing.

Job Description

Company Overview:

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

Site Overview

GE Aerospace Engine Services Malaysia (GEESM) in Subang plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and performance of aviation fleets every day. Established in 1997 as a Center of Excellence for CFM56 engines, GEESM has grown into a key hub of our global operations. It now services commercial aircraft engines, components, and accessories.

Employing more than 700 highly skilled local professionals and providing MRO services to more than 50 airlines worldwide, GEESM continues to exceed our customers’ expectations. With our technical expertise and pioneering spirit, we elevate the flying experience to new heights.

Role Overview

• Build a positive, diverse & inclusive environment that is focused on the pursuit of excellence in: EHS, Quality, Delivery and Cost across the organization.
• Provide development of staff and teams to guide the plant through their Lean transformation. Ability to attract, grow and retain talent.
• Define and execute short and long-term strategy to meet business & customer needs including strategic footprint and product actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams using problem solving methodology where needed to achieve operational and financial metrics including on time delivery, delinquency reduction, quality, workforce planning, compliance, safety and cost.
• Support and coach a problem solving and learning culture in the next phase of maturity.
• Lead the matrix for customer/company outcomes across SC & other functions including engineering, product management, services, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and experience applying principles such as GEMBA, leader standard work, value stream mapping, A3/PSR problem solving, etc.
• Supply Chain leadership in multiple business cycles and/or product types.
• Quality experience, including regulatory agencies with strong knowledge of APQP.
• Demonstration of setting key priorities, establishing applicable KPIs and driving execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Demonstrated process leadership and project management to drive outcomes.
• Experience establishing strong working relationships with customers & suppliers.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing senior leadership position.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Depth in Shop Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Product Engineering.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate & work cross functionally across a value stream.
• Union relations experience and a demonstrated ability to influence and build productive working relationships.
  
  

Additional Information

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Job Description Summary

This role is the Site / Plant Manager for the GE Aerospace Malaysia Engine Overhaul Facility. The Site / Plant Manager role will have full business leadership responsibility for operating the site that has ~600 employees and growing.

Job Description

Company Overview:

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

Site Overview

GE Aerospace Engine Services Malaysia (GEESM) in Subang plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and performance of aviation fleets every day. Established in 1997 as a Center of Excellence for CFM56 engines, GEESM has grown into a key hub of our global operations. It now services commercial aircraft engines, components, and accessories.

Employing more than 700 highly skilled local professionals and providing MRO services to more than 50 airlines worldwide, GEESM continues to exceed our customers’ expectations. With our technical expertise and pioneering spirit, we elevate the flying experience to new heights.

Role Overview

• Build a positive, diverse & inclusive environment that is focused on the pursuit of excellence in: EHS, Quality, Delivery and Cost across the organization.
• Provide development of staff and teams to guide the plant through their Lean transformation. Ability to attract, grow and retain talent.
• Define and execute short and long-term strategy to meet business & customer needs including strategic footprint and product actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams using problem solving methodology where needed to achieve operational and financial metrics including on time delivery, delinquency reduction, quality, workforce planning, compliance, safety and cost.
• Support and coach a problem solving and learning culture in the next phase of maturity.
• Lead the matrix for customer/company outcomes across SC & other functions including engineering, product management, services, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and experience applying principles such as GEMBA, leader standard work, value stream mapping, A3/PSR problem solving, etc.
• Supply Chain leadership in multiple business cycles and/or product types.
• Quality experience, including regulatory agencies with strong knowledge of APQP.
• Demonstration of setting key priorities, establishing applicable KPIs and driving execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Demonstrated process leadership and project management to drive outcomes.
• Experience establishing strong working relationships with customers & suppliers.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing senior leadership position.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Depth in Shop Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Product Engineering.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate & work cross functionally across a value stream.
• Union relations experience and a demonstrated ability to influence and build productive working relationships.
  
  

Additional Information

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No