Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.
As Senior Advanced Workforce Analysis Manager you will lead the Advanced Work Analysis team with the responsibility, in coordination with the plant’s workforce analysis departments, to provide guidelines and drive efficiencies of the workforce in the current and future production processes of the Supply Chain community. You will also be responsible to identify and drive productivity initiatives to match margin contribution targets of our products, working in cooperation with Avio Aero LBO Team.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Lead the Advanced Work Analysis Team and coordinate with plants WFA Teams
Identify cost reduction opportunities both on a breakthrough / structural base and continuous improvement base
Analyze and suggest metric changes to support business (e.g. Direct Labour Productivity)
Drive Direct Labour Productivity strategy and ensure data management for execution
Ensure state-of-the-art work analysis methodologies common to all Plants
Support Lean Manufacturing in cross fertilization and implementation of local KPI
Monitor and analyze production requirements, planning and forecast by program for all plants to ensure proper and optimized level of utilization of the workforce
Collaborate with Cost Estimation and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team to define Manufacturing Target Costs during cost estimation studies
Partner with Lean Business Operations on cost and productivity initiatives
Validate NPI routing times with Manufacturing Engineering and Plant Workforce Analysis
Support analysis during the ‘learning’ phase to ensure targets are met
Manage performance KPIs and targets aligned with the cost, efficiency, also ensuring consolidated Reporting
Analyze Hourly Direct/Indirect activities, and provide criteria for definition of the workforce needs
Coordinate and consolidate the Hourly Strategic Workforce Planning
Promote and introduce Digital Tools to simplify and improve data accuracy for planning and consolidation
Ensure growth of the professional family of the work analysis
Leading reporting activities at Senior Leadership level
Coordinate with Lean Business operations on cost out initiatives
Consolidate monthly workforce analysis at Company level driving variance analysis by Plant
Provide support in addressing and solving manufacturing related problems throughout the business, including suppliers and internal /external customers
Effectively communicate and provide recommendations on relevant initiatives and projects, supporting analysis and review of data to internal / external customers as appropriate
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economy or other technical field from an accredited university or High School Technical Diploma with relevant experience
Previous experience in industrial cost management
Previous experience in Supply Chain cross-functional roles
Proven ability managing multi-site programs
Ability to guide and lead others in a matrix environment
Identify and promote cost reduction opportunities both on a breakthrough/structural base and continuous improvement base
Ability to create effective relations at every level of the Company, including the Senior Leadership Team
Strong background in manufacturing industry
Knowledge on Lean principles
Availability to travel as needed to support the Business
Fluent in Italian and English
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated Technical acumen and problem analysis and resolution skills
Perseverance, commitment and passion in driving results
Proven attitude to drive change and innovation
Experience in the Aviation industry
What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.
Total Rewards
At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:
Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
Flexible benefits platform
GE Aviation share plan
Life and injury insurance
Private medical cover
Employee assistant program
Employee special awards (service and recognition)
Local special agreements and discounts
English and languages training for you and one member of your family
Technical, Leadership and development trainings
Inclusion & Diversity
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.
We are not all the same. Just be Yourself AvioAero!
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
