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Lead Materials Planning & Execution Specialist
Lead Materials Planning & Execution Specialist-March 2024
Vandalia
Mar 28, 2026
About Lead Materials Planning & Execution Specialist

  Job Description Summary

  Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials within the shop according to production schedules. Plan and execute material/production needs. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for material work order releases/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

  Job Description

  Roles and Responsibilities

  Work order management in accordance with the production schedule from release to completion, including shortage tracking, scrap replacements, and outside processes.

  Relay material shortages to the sourcing and planning functions; communicate shortage impacts to the operations/production team and track to fulfillment.

  Maintain a status of all work in process (WIP). Coordinate with the production supervisor/coach on upcoming work order releases to align with the production schedule and customer commitments.

  Attend regular operating rhythms and be prepared to discuss material status, delinquency/delivery, and schedule changes.

  Participate in and lead process improvement projects, value stream mapping events, and Kaizen events/projects.

  Work in a cross-functional team to support the production personnel, identify issues & implement corrective action, and drive lean initiatives/improvements.

  Fulfill role as Lead of Production Control (PC); responsible for PC standard work, standardizing PC processes through continuous improvement, and coordinating with team/technical resources to investigate and resolve transactional/flow issues.

  Required Qualifications

  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in material management and/or material planning)

  Minimum of 3 years of experience in material management and/or material planning

  This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

  Desired Characteristics

  APICS certification

  Bachelor’s degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management

  3+ years of experience in Manufacturing leadership

  Experience with ERP (Oracle R12 preferred) and understanding of business KPI's around cost, inventory, and cash flow.

  Ability to lead a team and influence others; strong interpersonal and leadership skills

  Ability to set priorities and execute schedule to achieve milestones/objectives

  Strong oral and written communication skills

  Focus driven to work through problems and implement a sustainable solution

  This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

  Additional Information

  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: No

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