GE Aerospace

Foreign Trade Zone Operations Leader

GE Aerospace

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Peebles • Kentucky • Ohio • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $147,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Ensure adherence to all CBP regulations and FTZ requirements, including security requirements, accurate record-keeping, reporting, and audits
  • Manage day-to-day FTZ activities, including inventory control, import/export documentation, and zone admission processes
  • Identify and implement lean practices to improve FTZ operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency
  • Work closely with supply chain, logistics, finance, and legal teams to align FTZ operations with broader business goals
  • Provide training to staff on FTZ compliance and operational procedures
  • Monitor and mitigate risks related to FTZ operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality
  • Prepare and submit required reports to CBP, annual reporting to the FTZ board, and other regulatory agencies in a timely and accurate manner

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in FTZ operations, customs compliance, or international trade) + 5 years of FTZ operations, customs compliance, or international trade
  • Strong knowledge of CBP regulations and FTZ requirements
  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Kaizen, Standard Work, Hoshin Kanri)
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems for FTZ management
  • Effective communication and leadership skills
  • Certification in customs compliance or FTZ operations (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist, CZS, AZS, LCB)
  • Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries
  • Familiarity with GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK lean operating model
Benefits
  • Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
  • 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
  • Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
FTZ operationscustoms complianceinternational tradeinventory controlimport/export documentationlean manufacturing principlesKaizenStandard WorkHoshin Kanri
Soft Skills
organizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsleadership skills
Certifications
Certified Customs SpecialistCZSAZSLCB