The Regional Offloads Operations Leader is responsible for leading operational execution across a defined region of offload partners, ensuring alignment to business priorities, operational standards, and customer commitments. This role serves as the key regional operations leader connecting offload partner performance to GE Aerospace services network objectives through rigorous operating cadences, shop performance management, and cross-functional issue resolution.
Reporting to the Global Offloads Operations Leader, this role drives consistency in partner shop execution, supports the connection of S&OP plans to actual performance through SV data management, and leads regional operating mechanisms focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP). The Regional Offloads Operations Leader partners closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to identify risks, close execution gaps, and drive performance improvement using FLIGHT DECK principles, structured problem solving, and action planning.Job Description
Company Overview
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global leader in aerospace propulsion, services, and integrated systems. Currently, it has approximately 44,000 in-service commercial aircraft engines worldwide. With a century-long history of innovation and profound industry expertise, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely.
Site Overview
For 45 years in China, GE Aerospace has committed to developing and investing in China’s aviation industry with reliable, efficient, sustainable, and outstanding products and services. GE Aerospace and its joint venture CFM have served more than 60 airline customers in the Greater China Region, with over 7700 engines in service and nearly 5000 engines on order. We are devoted to the market’s quality growth propelled by technological innovation and digitalization. Together with our partners, we are shaping a sustainable future of flight that helps the industry reach its carbon-neutral goal for the benefit of us all tomorrow.
The Ideal Candidate
- Lead regional oversight of offload partners to ensure execution to business commitments, customer requirements, and company operational standards.
- Serve as the primary regional operations interface between GE Aerospace and assigned offload partners.
- Drive consistent shop execution across regional partner sites through performance reviews, operating cadences, and standard work.
- Monitor and analyze SV data to connect regional S&OP plans with actual shop performance, output, and constraints.
- Identify operational gaps, emerging risks, and recovery actions through routine performance analysis and direct partner engagement.
- Lead regional operating cadences and provide clear visibility to performance, risks, action plans, and escalation needs.
- Partner with offload providers through joint operating reviews focused on SQDIP, execution discipline, constraint management, and delivery performance.
- Escalate and resolve regional constraints in partnership with key cross-functional teams, including Materials, Quality, PSE, planning, and sourcing, to improve performance and protect customer commitments.
- Drive accountability and continuous improvement across regional offload partners through action-oriented follow-up and disciplined performance management.
- Apply FLIGHT DECK principles, lean operating practices, and best practices to improve partner operating rhythms and support equivalency with internal SVs.
- Lead structured problem solving to address recurring operational issues, reduce variation, and improve regional partner performance.
- Support standardization of operating mechanisms, metrics, and execution expectations across the offload network.
- Provide regional input to the Global Offloads Operations Leader on partner health, capacity, risks, recovery plans, and improvement priorities.
- Build strong working relationships with partner leadership teams to foster transparency, responsiveness, and long-term operational performance.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the regional offload network.
Required Qualifications
- For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Manufacturing & Operation Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
- For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
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 InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Significant experience in manufacturing and operations management
- Master's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience for U.S. roles
- Knowledge level comparable to a master's degree or equivalent relevant experience for roles outside the U.S.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs and projects
- Established project management skills
GE Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.
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