Job Description SummaryThe Operations Leader will provide leadership and planning for manufacturing operations supporting cell imperatives, safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will be expected to make business critical decisions in a timely manner while demonstrating leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for yourself and others, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:
Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production plans consistent with the goals and objectives of the department
Drive performance metrics and track results for key business priorities as defined by your role i.e. safety, quality, materials management, fulfillment, productivity, and system compliance
Provide direction and support needs for assigned production associates and/or SAP specialists which includes: resource and coverage planning, scheduling overtime, and supporting cell priorities.
Monitor adherence to daily production goals
Drive daily schedule attainment to meet all internal and external customer commitments with top quality at the lowest cost while implementing a strategy to reduce cycle times, drive VCP, reduce in-process inventory levels, and improve quality and safety
Work with cross-functional peers to troubleshoot and resolve technical and quality issues as they arise
Support, encourage and facilitate core manufacturing principles by providing adequate time for training and for teams to accomplish continuous improvement projects
Work to maintain and further develop a Visual Management including support for a 5S program, materials, and metric displays
Develop and support the growth of all employees
Support all company workplace policies including attendance and safety objectives
Work with HR to develop a performance oriented work environment encompassing timely performance appraisals, reviews for new employees, and timely disciplinary action when warranted
Monitor performance to the plan and take pro-active action to solve problems and mitigate risk in meeting the plan. This includes the use of, and even creation of, L1 and L2 Communication boards.
Ensure compliance with business and quality standards
Utilize modeling data and obtain collaborative feedback to perform optimization simulations and recovery scheduling
Interface with other GE organizations such as: Materials Team, NPI Industrialization, and configuration control, Power Purchasing, and others as required
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical concentration from an accredited university / college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing
Additional 1 year of manufacturing experience
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant
Ability and willingness to work the off-shift to ensure production demands are communicated and met. (3rd Shift: 11pm - 7am EST)
Flexibility to work across both planning and operations supervision responsibilities
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Effective problem identification and solution skills.
Proven analytical and organizational ability.
SAP/BMS is preferred
Pay TransparencyThe base pay range for this position is $74,800 – $94,000. 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 a 5% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This posting is expected to close on November 1, 2024, or thereafter.The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.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.General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.Benefits Available to YouGE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
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