Job Description Summary

A Production Planner at the Technology Development Center plays a critical role in turning innovative ideas into real parts on the shop floor. This hands-on, highly visible role owns the release of work to the floor, aligning capacity, materials, and priorities to keep production moving smoothly.
As a strategic problem-solver, you will partner with cross-functional teams across the facility to optimize part flow, eliminate bottlenecks, and drive reliable on-time delivery from start to finish. You will implement and leverage a modern ERP system to deliver real-time insights into shop capability, enabling faster, smarter decisions.

You will own and influence key shop metrics such as On-Time Delivery, TAKT, and other performance indicators, using data to highlight risks, drive improvements, and help the team consistently hit and exceed its goals.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement ERP systems to drive On time delivery for our customers
• Utilize systems to release work to the shop floor based on machine capacity and material availability
• Maintain cell based schedules to appropriately prioritize each operation
• Communicate needs and changes of the schedule to peers and the business to complete parts on time
• Work cross functionally to problem solve production issues to maintain delivery schedules
• Continuously improve part flow and pull through the operation to meet customer demand

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience) + minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with Sync Manufacturing
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​
• Strong oral communication skills
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, 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, 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: Yes