Job Description Summary
Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.
The Senior Materials Manager (Air & Electromechanical Control) role in Loves Park is responsible for leading site internal end-to-end materials management and production control to support business objectives, with a primary focus on strengthening the Sale and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, optimizing inventory, improvement customer on-time delivery and enabling business unit transformation plans. This role partners closely with Operations, Finance, Commercial, Engineering and Program teams to ensure material availability, mitigate risk, and drive sustained improvements in service, cost, and working capital.
In this role, you will lead a team of materials professionals, partner closely with Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, and Program teams (~6 salaried direct reports and 20-25 hourly indirect reports), and drive continuous improvement in material flow, on-time delivery, and inventory performance for both production and new product/program introductions.
GE Aerospace in Loves Park, IL, focuses on the design and manufacturing of advanced aviation systems and components. This includes electrical power systems, actuation, pneumatic components, and participle separator systems for both military and civil aircraft. The facility also houses a world-class pneumatics laboratory for testing high-precision components like engine pneumatic valves and starter systems.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Materials Planning & Execution
- Lead internal end-to-end materials planning for Air & Electromechanical Controls to support the master production schedule and customer demand
- Lead supply-side SOP process, which includes capacity assessment, constraint management, level loading, and risk awareness/mitigation
- Ensure material availability to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives
- Own and maintain MRP health, including lead times, safety stocks, lot sizes, and planning parameters
- Monitor and drive on-time delivery performance manufactured components
- Coordinate with internal and external suppliers to resolve shortages, expedite critical parts, and mitigate supply risk via lean problem-solving methods
Inventory & Material Flow
- Develop and execute inventory strategies balancing availability with working capital targets
- Manage and improve inventory metrics, including inventory turns, excess and obsolete (E&O), and slow-moving stock
- Drive high inventory accuracy through robust cycle counting and reconciliation processes
- Optimize material flow from receiving to point-of-use, including kitting, staging, and material presentation
- Implement and sustain lean material systems such as pull, kanban, supermarkets, and standard work for material handling
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of materials planners, analysts, and/or material coordinators
- Set clear goals and expectations aligned with SQDC and site business priorities
- Provide regular performance feedback and support training, development, and succession planning
- Foster a culture of respect, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations to align materials plans with capacity and production schedules
- Collaborate with Sourcing to address supplier performance, capacity constraints, and long-lead strategies
- Work with Engineering and Program teams to manage new product introductions and configuration changes
- Coordinate implementation of engineering changes (ECO/ECR) and obsolescence plans with minimal disruption
- Support customer meetings, internal reviews, and audits related to material readiness and performance
Continuous Improvement & Lean
- Identify and execute continuous improvement projects in planning, scheduling, and material flow
- Use data and problem-solving methods to address root causes of shortages, excess inventory, and planning errors
- Promote and deploy lean tools and digital solutions to improve visibility, forecast accuracy, and responsiveness
- Standardize best practices and document standard work for materials processes
Compliance, Governance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with GE Aerospace policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and export control requirements
- Support adherence to all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards within materials operations
- Develop and maintain standard reports and dashboards for materials-related KPIs and risk visibility
- Communicate materials performance, risks, and recovery plans to site and business leadership
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or college
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in a supply chain role
- A minimum of 2 years of direct people leadership experience
Additional Information
- This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
- Ability and willingness to sit onsite at the facility in Loves Park, IL
- Ability to travel 5% domestically based on business needs
Desired Characteristics
- 10 years of experience in operations managing material flow and fulfillment, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and/or Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, supplier relations and production control planning
- APICS Certified and/or Supply Chain advanced degree
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
- Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- And more!
The base pay range for this position is 135,000.00 - 150,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s 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 April 20, 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.
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
