Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision

Job Description SummaryUnison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.
Leads a frontline team to safely deliver high-quality products on time and at the right cost, using FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and lean thinking. This role owns day-to-day SQDC performance for assigned areas, ensures adherence to standard work, and develops team members through coaching, problem solving, and genba-based leadership. The supervisor is accountable for connecting customer demand to the shop, surfacing and resolving issues in real time, and building an engaged, capable team that continuously improves how work is done.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Safety, Compliance & People Leadership

  • Lead with safety as the top priority; ensure adherence to EHS, PPE, and all business, quality, and regulatory standards.

  • Support and enforce workplace policies (attendance, conduct, safety) and build a respectful, inclusive, safety-first team culture.

  • Hire, develop, coach, and support the growth of team members; create and execute training plans and manage timekeeping, overtime, and coverage for hourly employees.

• FLIGHT DECK, Daily / Visual Management & Production Execution

  • Own SQDC performance for the area; run Daily & Visual Management routines to review results, gaps, and actions, using standard components (performance, gap analysis, actions and escalations).

  • Maintain and improve visual management (SQDC metrics, 5S, materials and metric displays) so status and abnormalities are visible at a glance. 

  • Provide day-to-day oversight of frontline hourly manufacturing employees; coordinate, lead, and monitor daily production plans and targets.

  • Develop weekly operational plans (staffing, materials, equipment) aligned to customer demand and site priorities; coordinate resources to achieve goals safely, on time, and at the right cost. 

• Technical Ownership, Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop in-depth knowledge of the area’s technical discipline, processes, and equipment; use this expertise to execute policy and support local strategy. 

  • Understand key business drivers (safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity) and how the team’s work integrates with other functions; use this to prioritize work and make trade-offs.

  • Use sound judgment within defined parameters and, with guidance, propose alternative solutions; apply structured, data-based problem solving to straightforward issues, leveraging internal experts (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Materials) as needed.

  • Identify and eliminate production waste, develop and implement basic process controls, and support 5S and PM/asset care to stabilize operations and reduce defects. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Value Stream Integration

  • Work with cross-functional peers (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, EH&S) to troubleshoot and resolve technical and quality issues.

  • Coordinate effective shift-to-shift transitions, ensuring clear communication of status, risks, and priorities along the value stream.

  • Support the Operations Leader in planning workforce, equipment, and other resources to meet current and future demand, aligned with FLIGHT DECK fundamentals (Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Flow/Pull). 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing and/or leading teams)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or leading teams

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate expectations, performance, and feedback across hourly teams and cross-functional partners.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify issues, and resolve problems using structured approaches and multiple internal information sources.

• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs and initiatives and track progress to closure.

• Established project and time management skills, including sequencing work, managing priorities, and coordinating stakeholders.

• Demonstrated alignment with GE Aerospace Behaviors:

  • Respect for People: builds a safe, inclusive environment and supports development and engagement.

  • Continuous Improvement: seeks better ways of working, removes waste, and sustains improvements.

  • Customer-Driven Execution: focuses on meeting SQDC and customer commitments through effective planning and problem solving.

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)).

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