Job Description Summary

The Component Repair Wales (CRW) Business Leader is a senior operations role accountable for the component repair and accessory business unit. You will own end-to-end performance for this area, delivering outstanding safety, quality, delivery and cost while leading a major transformation from the current operating model to integrated repair flowlines aligned with the wider product lines.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Own operational performance across component repair and accessory value streams, ensuring SQDC commitments are achieved and exceeded.
• Lead a large workforce through a team of operations and front-line leaders, partnering closely with enabling functions to meet customer, regulatory and business requirements.
• Drive transformation of the repair business, providing direction and support to the Transformation Leader to design, deploy and sustain integrated repair flowlines.
• Using FLIGHT DECK to embed a continuous improvement culture, using data and standard work to improve flow, productivity, on-time delivery and first-time yield.
• Shape and execute strategy for the business unit in alignment with plant and product line strategies, translating this into clear plans, priorities and metrics.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline, coaching and developing operations and front-line leaders and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance and governance, maintaining a strong EHS culture and readiness for internal and external audits.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience in manufacturing and plant/operations management, ideally in aerospace, aviation, MRO or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success leading large operational teams and complex value streams, with clear SQDC results.
• Proven experience leading change at scale (e.g. lean deployment, flowline implementation, footprint or operating model changes).
• Knowledge level typically equivalent to a Master’s degree, or secondary education with substantial relevant experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong, credible leader with the presence to influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communicator who can engage shop floor teams and senior leaders with clarity and impact.
• Data-driven decision-maker with a track record of resolving complex operational challenges and sustaining improvements.
• Deep understanding of lean / continuous improvement and practical application in a high-pace operations environment.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams, with a focus on succession and talent growth.
• Collaborative, inclusive style aligned to GE Aerospace behaviours and values

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called Flex Choice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Performance related bonus
• Car Allowance/Company Car
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Share Scheme
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell

Equal Opportunities

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@geaerospace.com

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work:

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes