Posted 6 days ago
Operations Leader - 3rd Shift
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Lead daily plant operations on the 3rd shift, directing production schedules, staffing, and continuous improvement to meet quality, safety, and productivity targets.
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Job Description Summary
Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide direction to support needs of daily production plans, including manpower, work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training
- Drive daily schedule attainment to meet all internal and external customer commitments with top quality at the lowest cost, implement a strategy to reduce cycle times and reduce in-process inventory levels
- Drive business critical metrics including safety, quality and productivity
- Work with cross-functional peers in manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, etc. to resolve issues
- Manage fulfillment / output consistent with the goals and objectives of the department
- Arrange for adequate staffing to meet the production schedules set by production planning and consistent with the operating plan
- Develop and support the growth of all employees and maintain a performance-oriented work environment encompassing timely performance appraisals, reviews for new employees, and timely disciplinary action when warranted
- Participation in Lean events and drive continuous improvement projects
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to work 3rd Shift (9:30pm-6:30am)
- Bachelor Degree with 3 years of people leadership experience OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience leading a team
- Minimum of 6 years Manufacturing experience
- Computer literate - Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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
- This role will require you to be 100% on site in Parsippany, NJ
- Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
Desired Characteristics:
- Desire to work in a challenging and dynamic manufacturing environment
- Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills
- Ability to deal fairly and equitably with all employees
- Demonstrated ability to plan, communicate and execute
- Strong organizational skills and high attentional to detail
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova 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: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
About GE Vernova Gas Power
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.
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.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Vernova 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: Yes
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