Job Description Summary
The 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 Description
Roles and 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
Coordinate planning and scheduling activities for assigned commodity utilizing advanced planning tools to model, simulate, and release optimized material plans to the organization
Apply appropriate optimization methodologies to balance service level, inventory, and resource utilization
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: Demand Management, Lifecycle COE, configuration control, Power Purchasing, and others as required
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
Minimum of 2 additional years of experience in direct Shop Floor Production
Ability and willingness to work the off-shift to ensure production demands are communicated and met (3rd Shift: 10:45pm - 6:45am)
Eligibility Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
This position is 100% onsite in Greenville, SC
Must demonstrate soft people and interpersonal skills
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 Transparency
The base pay range for this position is $72,000 – 108,000 . 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 January 29, 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.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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: No