Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Production Control

GE Aerospace

Hours: Full time
Where: Evendale
Posted: Aug 17

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work.

What you'd do

Monitor end-to-end material availability; expedite, de-expedite, and re-prioritize to protect production schedule adherence and on-time delivery
Run daily/weekly tiered meetings to resolve shortages, quality holds, and logistics delays; escalate critical risks with clear recovery plans
Lead RCA on misses (shortages, late deliveries, plan breaks) and implement systemic fixes
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering on schedule impacts, BOM accuracy, and effective change cut-in
Coordinate with Logistics/Warehouse on inbound flow, kitting, and point-of-use material availability
Maintain accurate records (cycle counts, reconciliations) and improve inventory health metrics
Use data to drive decisions; publish standard dashboards for shortages, OTD, inventory, and forecast accuracy
Lead continuous improvement (standard work, PFEP, Kanban, supermarkets, EPEI leveling, line-side flow)
Contribute to digitization/automation of planning and material management processes

What they want

Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Analytic Problem Solving
Planning Rigor
Cross-Functional Leadership
Continuous Improvement Mindset
5+ years in materials planning, production control, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/analytics
Proven track record improving on-time delivery, reducing shortages, and optimizing inventory
Prior experience coordinating, building relationships, and working in a team-oriented environment

Starts: 2026-06-25