Facilities Leader - GE Aerospace Research

Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep the flying public safe and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.

The Facilities Leader plays a critical role in ensuring the Niskayuna, NY research site, remains safe, compliant, and fully operational, enabling employees and core business activities to function effectively and without disruption in a dynamic environment. This role is accountable for leading a team of Facilities professionals dedicated to maintaining a world-class R&D environment and supporting the ongoing success of the research center.

Job Description

The Facilities Leader at Aerospace Research will:

• Contribute to a high-performing, cohesive facilities team by providing effective coaching, clear organization-wide communication, and strong, visible leadership.
• Partner with Infrastructure colleagues to build a unified "one team, one mission" culture grounded in GE Aerospace Leadership Behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven.
• Cultivate a customer-driven mindset by eliminating waste, delivering commitments safely and compliantly, and enabling researchers to perform at their highest effectiveness.
• Manage strong working relationships and maintain open, transparent communication with the site's three unions, resident businesses, and the research community.
• Cultivate a customer-driven mindset by ensuring the facilities organization has clear standards to proactively communicate to all stakeholders across the site.
• Embrace the FLIGHT DECK operating systems to ensure on-time and on budget delivery of all services, including work orders, shop projects and research related infrastructure projects
• Ensure the facilities capital projects budget is met, prioritizing the site's highest needs and ensuring projects are managed and executed to their scope, on time and on budget.
• Listen closely to the voice of the customer, and partner closely with FLIGHT DECK leaders to continuously improve critical processes across Niskayuna operations.
• Balance site demand with facilities capacity while meeting allocated capital and operating budgets.
• Partner with the Global Properties team and other sites to share, adopt, and scale best practices across the broader enterprise.
• Participate in the Site Operations council to provide facilities updates, and answer inquiries from resident businesses pertaining to facilities services and projects, in line with the Continuing Service Agreement (CSA).
• Always exemplify and champion the GE Purpose and GE Leadership Behaviors - Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 10 years of experience in progressively more responsible positions in facilities/global supply chain
• Working knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience leading in both union and non-union facilities teams
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, with a sense of urgency, to meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to handle emergencies outside of normal working hours
• Demonstrated ability to leverage analytical approaches to problem solving and decision making
• Inspirational leadership both with direct organization as well as across organizations where there isn't a direct reporting relationship
• Ability to build and influence strong networks internally and externally, and work in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment
• Ability to develop and implement key strategic initiatives
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
• Must be willing to work on site at our facility in Niskayuna, New York
• Must be 18 years or older
• This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in a relevant field from an accredited university
• Possess a current US Government Security Clearance.
• Hands-on experience driving lean or process improvement in a leadership role
• Strong demonstrated team-based skills - knows when to lead and when to follow
• Established network across the facilities/supply chain community
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess key business metrics to drive decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - impactful from the shop floor to the c-suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change

Compensation and Benefits

• The base pay range for this position is $157,000 - $261,000 USD Annually. 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.
• 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.

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