Role and Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Strategy

• Lead overall site operationsfor the Norwich, NY facility, including manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering, materials, EHS, quality, and support functions.
• Develop and execute the site strategyaligned with Unison P&L objectives, including capacity, footprint, technology, and capability roadmaps.
• Own SQDC performancefor the site, establishing clear metrics, governance, and operating rhythms to deliver on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash commitments.
• Represent the sitewithin the broader Unison and GE Aerospace network, ensuring alignment on demand, programs, New Product Introduction (NPI), and growth plans.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a zero-injury safety culture, ensuring compliance with all EHS standards, regulations, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Ensure robust quality systemsare in place and continuously improved to meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards (e.g., FAA, AS9100, customer audits).
• Drive compliance and governance, including export control, trade compliance, financial controls, and company policies.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Drive operational excellenceusing lean principles to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity and asset utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiativesto improve OTD, first-pass yield, scrap/rework, inventory turns, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Partner with supply chain and sourcingto ensure material availability, supplier performance, and cost productivity.
• Support and scale NPIs and technology introductions, ensuring readiness of processes, tooling, and skills.

People Leadership & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing leadership teamfor the site; provide coaching, development, and succession planning for key roles.
• Foster an inclusive, engaged culturealigned with GE Aerospace Behaviors: Respect, Continuous Improvement, and Customer-Driven.
• Drive talent developmentfor hourly and salaried employees, including skills development, career progression, and leadership pipeline.
• Lead effective communicationacross the site, ensuring clarity of goals, progress, and change initiatives; maintain strong relations with employee representatives where applicable.

Customer, Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary site interfacewith key internal and external customers, supporting customer visits, audits, and performance reviews.
• Partner cross-functionallywith Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, HR, and other sites to meet program and customer commitments.
• Represent the site in the local community, building a positive brand for Unison and GE Aerospace and supporting workforce development initiatives with schools, technical colleges, and community partners.

Financial & Business Performance

• Own site-level financial performancewithin the Unison P&L framework, including productivity, absorption, working capital, and investment plans.
• Develop and manage the site budgetand capital expenditure plans to support growth, capacity, and productivity objectives.
• Identify and execute cost-out and cash initiativeswhile protecting safety, quality, and customer commitment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in manufacturing or operations

Additional Information

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Prefer experience in aerospace or a highly regulated industry.
• Leadership- Demonstrated experience leading a large manufacturing site or major operations value stream with P&L or significant budget responsibility.
• Operational Excellence - Proven track record driving lean transformations, continuous improvement, and measurable SQDC improvements.
• Regulated Environment - Experience operating in a safety- and quality-critical environment with strong regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Leadership Style - Strategic, decisive, accountable leader who can set direction, inspire teams, and drive change.
• Culture & People - Strong people leader with a passion for developing talent, building inclusive teams, and maintaining high engagement.
• Customer Focus - Deeply customer-driven mindset with demonstrated ability to respond to customer needs and improve customer satisfaction.
• Communication - Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to engage effectively at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Analytical & Execution - Strong problem-solving, data-driven decision making, and execution discipline.
• Change & Transformation - Experience leading transformations (lean, footprint, tech introductions, org changes) in complex operations.

The base pay range for this position is 180,000-250,000. 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 7/1/2026.

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.