Manufacturing Manager - Facilities Management

Job Description Summary

In this role you will lead 1st shift Machine Services for our Component Manufacturing operations in Lynn, MA, supporting two plants. You will lead approximately 20 union craftspeople, including mechanics, electricians, repair control electricians, plumbers, ironworkers and an oiler. Your team keeps the plant’s production equipment and facilities running, including Vertical Turning Lathes, Electrical Discharge Machining, punch presses, welders and the building systems that support them. You will be the main leader for downtime response, safety and work coordination with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and EHS.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support LCM Plant II and Plant IV Machine Services on 1st shift, including shift start-up and clean handoffs with 2nd shift.
• Lead, schedule, and coach a team of 20 union craftspeople, including electricians, plumbers, mechanics, ironworkers, and an oiler. Set clear performance expectations, handle sensitive issues, and work within the collective bargaining agreement.
• Monitor machine and facility downtime. Lead troubleshooting and escalation to get production equipment back up quickly.
• Coordinate and prioritize work orders across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and your own team, balancing maintenance needs against production schedules.
• Make sure the machines your team maintains, including VTLs, EDMs, punch presses and welders, are in good working condition. Propose plans for preventive maintenance and corrective action.
• Champion a strong safety culture. Make sure all work is done safely and efficiently, following lockout/tagout procedures and EHS compliance requirements.
• Lead problem solving and root cause analysis on equipment and facility failures.
• Drive continuous improvement using FLIGHT DECK, with opportunities to improve OEE (overall equipment effectiveness), reliability strategy, 5S and TPM (total productive maintenance).
• Train and develop new hires and current team members, and act as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
• Keep stakeholders informed of equipment status, downtime, and priorities. Build strong working relationships with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and EHS.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; OR a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes one or more of the following:

• • Facilities or plant maintenance, in a leadership or hands-on role
  • Maintenance of industrial equipment or building systems, such as mechanical, electrical, HVAC, compressed air, fluid/fuel systems, or controls
  • Building construction or skilled trades, such as electrical, plumbing/pipefitting, ironwork or carpentry
  • Military service with leadership responsibility, especially in maintenance, engineering or facilities roles
  • Maintenance, test or utilities operations in a manufacturing, aerospace, energy or similar industrial setting
• A GE Leadership Program graduate may be considered in lieu of experience. 

 

Desired Characteristics

• Leadership experience or certifications in facilities maintenance, aircraft maintenance, equipment maintenance, building construction or the military i.e. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician, or Professional (CMRT or CMRP).
• Experience working in, or exposure to, a unionized environment.
• Hands-on technical knowledge of facility systems such as HVAC, compressed air, oil and fuel systems, electrical systems or CNC equipment. Test cell experience is a plus.
• Experience with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reliability strategy, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or lean/continuous improvement tools.
• Experience managing work orders and maintenance planning, ideally with a CMMS (maintenance management system).
• Able to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to keep several groups aligned.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems, and a continuous improvement mindset.

 

The base pay range for this position is $116,150-155,250 USD Annual. 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 December 13, 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.

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.