Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Ops Leader

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member's suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Job Description

Lead the manufacturing system for an assigned production cell and part family to deliver safe, high‑quality, and on‑time results. Build and maintain standard work, visual management, control plans, and skills coverage so the team performs consistently to plan. Guide daily execution and problem solving, align labor and materials to the schedule, and implement corrective actions that protect KPI performance in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. Coach the team, sustain improvements through audits, and escalate constraints through the Tier structure to ensure reliable, repeatable outcomes.

1st & 2nd shifts available for immediate internships

On site in Indianapolis, IN

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership and management focused towards the achievement of assigned goals with respect to EHS, Quality, Cost, OTD, manpower and Compliance.
• Promote a Safe culture whilst delivering the highest Quality products to maintain our airworthiness requirements.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve near-term manufacturing challenges and mitigate the risk they present to meeting our Customer commitments.
• Ensure communication of key business and customer information to your personnel and inspire them to achieve the highest levels of output.
• Actively encourage the flow of Continuous Improvement ideas from your team to identify cost out and process improvement opportunities - act decisively and provide timely feedback with the information you receive from your team.
• Identify production constraints and bottlenecks, then assist in developing business continuity plans to mitigate the identified risks.
• Support the Operation and Value Stream Leaders in delivering the strategic plans for manpower, equipment and other resources within the business.
• Apply Lean methods (5S, visual management, one‑piece flow).
• Ensure a feasible cell production plan aligned to KPI targets; coordinate with Purchasing and Material Planning on materials and schedules; provide weekly capacity/constraint signals and escalate gaps.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Military Personnel on their last 180 days of Military Service

Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Demonstrated ability to work within a Team environment
• Quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No