GE Aerospace
Production Control Leader (1st Shift)
Piedmont · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience; alternatively, a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience is stated for the education qualification.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent on proving U.S. Person status: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status.
About the job
Leads first-shift production operations for turbine blade manufacturing, supervising hourly employees and coordinating resources to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
What you'll do
- Create and monitor production plans, allocate resources, and oversee shift execution to meet operating targets.
- Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees, including performance management, staffing coordination, and employee relations.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Operations on production issues and lean improvements that increase productivity and reduce losses.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Nice to have
- Project management experience; machining experience; experience leading shop operations.
- Supervisory and people leadership experience; strong computer, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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