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GE Aerospace

D Shift Supervisor

GE Aerospace, Erlanger, Kentucky, United States, 41018


Job Description Summary

The D Shift Supervisor is responsible for the daily leadership and execution of hourly union team members supporting all aspects of the Erlanger Distribution Center including receiving, shipping, and spares shipments. In addition to front line leadership, this role coordinates with both internal and external customers to ensure customer needs are met.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the direction and leadership of 8 hourly team members on D shift in a Union environment.

Responsible for the daily safety, quality, delivery, and cost of shipped product during the shift and ensuring site operating metrics are met.

Responsible for ensuring all Material Handler functions are assigned daily to respond to customer AOG's, critical customer requests, spares orders, receiving, and put away volume.

Creates work assignments to support daily KPIs: Safety Concerns, Customer Service Level, Receiving Cycle, Put Away Cycle and Productivity

Expedites critical orders through the Erlanger Distribution Center.

Responsible for team member productivity.

Ensures adherence to Union Contract, Time and Attendance Policy, Code of Conduct Policy, and other guidelines/policies. This includes timecard approval.

Participation in shop improvement projects.

Supports capacity planning for shift.

Participates in daily operating meetings and rhythms.

Maintains interpersonal relationships with union team members.

Works with Kitting Leaders and Spares Operations Team to coordinate and expedite the flow of materials through Erlanger according to production schedules.

Develops technical expertise on the use of Warehouse Management System, IMPACT, and Process Weaver.

Understands truck routes and logistics between assembly sites to make daily work decisions.

The D shift supervisor position is expected to cover D shift hours from 3:00 pm till 1:00 am on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. In addition, this position is expected to cover additional hours on Friday and Saturday night. Friday and Saturday shift hours would be from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am. This position is expected to support shift pass down communications before and after the shift start and end time.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution (OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in warehousing, logistics or manufacturing environment)

A minimum of 3 years in warehousing, logistics or manufacturing environment

Desired Characteristics

Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​

Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​

Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​

Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​

Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Strong oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Experience leading continuous improvement efforts

Ability to execute on priorities with minimal guidance

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.



General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.​

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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