Join Our Team as a Military Power Facilitator in Cheltenham
We are hiring for a Manufacturing Leader to join our Military Power team as a Military Power Facilitator in Cheltenham.
In this role, you will lead a team of approximately 25 individuals, overseeing daily operations to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line.
Your leadership will have a direct impact on the quality of our products and the overall success of your team. You will be responsible for managing standard operational and technical tasks, with the flexibility to rearrange tasks as necessary to adapt to changing work situations. Your ability to remain adaptable, efficient, and motivate your team will be essential in maintaining the high standards we uphold.
Our Cheltenham facility employs approx 1800 people and manufactures power distribution & avionics equipment for global military and civil aerospace customers.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Lead a team of around 25 individuals on the production line, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, and support
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Oversee daily operations to ensure reliability, consistency, and on-time delivery
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Work with military customers and internal teams to understand what they need from our power systems
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Help plan and run meetings, workshops, and reviews focused on power system performance and readiness
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Take technical input from engineers and turn it into clear, practical information others can use
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Support the creation and maintenance of documents, presentations, and standard processes
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Track actions, issues, and risks, and help keep the team aligned and on schedule
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Support system tests, demos, and evaluations, as needed
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Help prepare and deliver briefings and training to internal teams, operators, and customers
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Look for ways to improve how we work, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery & cost (SQDC)
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Make sure work follows all security, export control, and regulatory requirements
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Capture lessons learned and share best practices across the team
Required Qualifications
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Strong experience in Manufacturing & Production.
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Leadership experience
Desired Characteristics
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
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Understanding of Lean process methodology and principles
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Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
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Pension
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Bonus
- Life Assurance
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Group income protection
- Private medical cover
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
