Job Description

The Plant Leader for the GE Aerospace Composites Part Family site in Batesville, MS will have full business leadership responsibility for operating the facility, which employs approximately 250 team members and is poised for growth.

This role is critical to driving operational excellence and aligning with GE Aerospace’s strategic priorities, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The Batesville Composites Facility specializes in producing advanced jet engine components using Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs), a lightweight alternative to traditional metals, and is one of only two sites globally to manufacture parts using Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs). These cutting-edge materials offer exceptional weight reduction and thermal performance for engine cores, positioning the facility as a leader in aviation innovation. In addition to manufacturing parts from raw materials, the site procures over 2,000-piece parts and components to assemble fan stator modules across multiple large engine lines. This role requires a dynamic leader who can manage complex operations, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive business growth while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

Role Summary

The Plant Management role will be responsible for leading plant manufacturing operations for the Batesville Composites facility.  This Site is focused on lean transformation that includes respect for people and continuous improvement with a strong problem-solving culture to build on.

Essential Responsibilities

In this role, you will be accountable for planning and directing all aspects of the organization’s manufacturing, community relations and supply chain strategies, objectives, initiatives and policies, as well as play a key leadership role within the Composites organization.

Leadership & Team Management

• Oversee every function in the plant, promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with applicable GE Aerospace policies.
• Drive lasting operational efficiencies through FLIGHT DECK including Standard Work, Daily Management and Problem Solving.
• Develop and promote talent within the site and across the Integrated Manufacturing organization.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external customers & suppliers.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure that plant execution meets or exceeds performance targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity, in that order.
• Lead the matrix for customer/company outcomes across Integrated Manufacturing & other functions including engineering, product management, services, etc.
• Focus on developing and promoting a Safety-First culture, demonstrating leadership commitment, engaging employees, and implementing stop-work practices when necessary.

Quality Assurance

• Guarantee that all shipped hardware fully conforms to applicable drawing requirements, specifications, and standards.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality control standards to ensure the production of high-quality rotating parts.
• Maintain compliance with operational and financial transactions in accordance with GE Aerospace policies.
• Develop and enforce a quality at the source QMS.

In addition you will:

• Drive operations team towards execution of Business Goals using Lean Manufacturing Methodology.
• Meet plant safety and quality goals.
• Establish all production schedules and meet customer’s delivery expectations.
• Monitor & improve cost productivity while ensuring all customer commitments are met in a timely, quality & compliant manner.
• Establish and direct plant policies and procedures.
• Have a strong focus on employee relations.
• Foster well-trained and motivated staff.
• Select, train and develop plant supervisory and administrative staff.
• Provide leadership for executing New Product Introductions (NPIs), with a strong network with engineering design.
• Ensure sufficient capacity exists to achieve all customer commitments.
• Be responsible for driving continuous improvements in factory yield.
• Drive Product Quality and Lean to ensure that internal business metrics are met.
• Develop & create training plans to maximize workforce capability.
• Continually improve metrics.
• Conduct employee performance reviews.
• Schedule and conduct plant meetings; foster employee engagement and ensure that business and operational goals are effectively communicated to employees.
• Promote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service, quality, inventory and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.

Minimum of 15 years of work experience with proven leadership in manufacturing or supply chain role.

Eligibility Requirements

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected.

Desired Characteristics

• Depth in shop Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Materials, Sourcing and Product Engineering
• Experience in process sensitive technology & raw materials
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate & work cross functionally across a value stream. Employee relations experience and a demonstrated ability to influence and build productive working relationships.
• Prior experience working in a high technology, component manufacturing environment. 

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

EB

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes