Capacity Assessment Team Leader
The Capacity Assessment Team Leader is responsible for building and developing a team to implement processes and measurement systems relating to capacity, capacity assessment, and delivery readiness. The Team Leader leads the implementation and execution of this process with suppliers ensuring that there is a regular, thorough, and robust assessment of the suppliers future looking supply capacity. The role includes identification of capacity constraints at the supplier genba, development of countermeasures to mitigate constraints, hand off and communication of capacity assessment results for action plan management, and forecasting of future delivery capability. The leader will develop the team's capability to be proactive in addressing problems with supplier partners and use Flight Deck and Daily Management to continually improve team performance. The goal for this role is to ensure there are capacity assessment standards consistently applied to collect and communicate capacity assessment results with partner organizations. The role has autonomy to create and drive rhythms to complete capacity assessments and requires high levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen to achieve desired business outcomes.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Partner with the Central Readiness team, Part Family Delivery Leaders, Readiness Leaders, Supplier Partnership Office teams, Commodity teams, and the Materials S&OP team to prioritize and assess 3-5+ year supplier capacity to support Delivery Readiness.
- Build, hire, lead, coach, and develop the team of Capacity Assessment Leaders.
- Develop partner relationships with internal and external supplier stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain standards and processes for the capacity assessment process.
- Develop and maintain systems and tools to collect, document, and analyze the results of capacity assessments.
- Apply the standards with prioritized suppliers to robustly and thoroughly assess the supply capacity ability for 3-5+ year forward looking demand.
- Build action plans and apply Lean and structured problem solving to alleviate the constraints in conjunction with the Supplier and Supplier Team.
- Engage the Part Family delivery leaders and Readiness leaders in regular cadence to prioritize and develop a rolling 90-day schedule of capacity assessment targets that meet the need and timing of the business.
- Communicate the results of the capacity assessment including suppliers constraints to be incorporated in S&OP rhythms to respond to demand changes.
- Develop measurement systems and Key and Breakthrough Performance Indicators (KPI / TTI) and utilize Daily Management of the process and KPI / TTI to improve team SQDC performance.
- Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
- Utilize understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.
- Present business or technical discipline solutions to leaders.
- Communicate complex messages and negotiate mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view.
- Influence peers to act and negotiate with external partners, suppliers, or customers.
- Travel up to 30-50%.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 4 years experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, and / or Project Management.Desired Characteristics :
Customer Focus : Values the customer in all decision making.Respect for People : Values the individual / supplier / customer to maximize value.Lean Problem Solver : Focuses on waste elimination, analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.Humble : Respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn; listens and challenges respectfully.Transparent : Shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.Focused : Quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.Leadership ability : Strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.The base pay range for this position is $149,200.00 - $248,600.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidates experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary / commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on December 22, 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.
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.