Senior Supplier Recovery Leader

Sr. Supplier Recovery Leader

The Sr. Supplier Recovery Leader will be responsible for driving structured problem solving, leading continuous improvement activities, and improving overall supplier performance. Supplier recovery engagements will include assessing supplier capability to support current requirements and work towards recovery plans to support suppliers and enable on time engine delivery for GE Aerospace. The Supplier Recovery Leader will leverage FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model to drive a systematic approach to running the business to deliver exceptional value as measured through the eyes of its customers. This requires clear definition of gaps that exist (what problems need to be solved), engagement and partnership at genba with supplier partners, co-develop and share accountability for supplier recovery action plan to solve the problems identified, and drive and / or participate in activities including FLIGHT DECK training and kaizen to close the gap at suppliers. You will be accountable for delivering results from assigned suppliers by connecting supplier genba problem solving to supplier leadership, GE Aerospace supplier management, and overall GE Aerospace leadership engagement. This role will require 50%+ travel to be at Genba at the supplier locations as needed.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Represent GE Aerospace with external suppliers; build and use these relationships to deliver results to meet customer expectation
• Triage supplier performance and executions issues at genba; lead the supplier through a structured problem-solving approach at genba; define the problem to be solved, analyzing the gap to root cause, co-develop countermeasure action plan and be accountable for execution and sustainment
• Work in a team environment to develop processes, tools, and training needed for supplier improvement in performance and execution
• Develop standard work and mentor other team members in FLIGHT DECK principles to assist in Supplier Recovery efforts
• Partner with supplier and be accountable to planning and execution to improve their overall capability
• Identify supplier manufacturing process capability gaps and align resources to address gaps including GE Aerospace teams
• Develop strategies to meet the quality, fulfillment, and productivity requirements of the business
• Earn authority within the network of supplier and GE Aerospace experts and in project teams
• Communicate product / program strategies, Sourcing roadmaps, risks and recommendations to GE Aerospace leadership team
• Be accountable for actions to improve supplier performance across direct organization and with cross-functional partner organizations
• Lead through complex decision making including with supplier leadership
• Responsibility to engage and provide input based on supplier partnership in decision making about important strategy and subjects

Qualifications / Requirements :

Desired Characteristics :

The salary range for this position is $149,200.00 - $248,600.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus / variable incentive plan.

This posting is expected to close on October 1, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24 / 7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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