Job Description Summary

The 1st Shift Operations Leader for HGP COE Coatings Cell 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 Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production plans consistent with the goals and objectives of the department 
• Perform daily task management within SQDC principles
• Lead a group of 20 to 30 hourly technicians (direct and contractors), in daily production operations
• 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 Organization, NPI Industrialization team, configuration control, Power Purchasing, and others as required
• Other duties as assigned

Eligibility Requirements

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Qualifications/Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in industrial or manufacturing engineering, or a similar discipline (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing).
• 2 years of established manufacturing experience.
• 2-4 years of leadership/managerial experience in a manufacturing setting (or OMLP accreditation from GEV)

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

The base pay range for this position is $81,700.00 – $115,000 USD. 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 bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 5/13/2025, 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., 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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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