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GE Vernova Operations/Shift Leader - 2nd Shift in Pensacola, Florida
Job Description Summary
Provides leadership for production line activities in support of high-volume turbine assembly operations. Responsible for Operational Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, managing a team of assembly technicians. Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. 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.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide oversight and management of front-line manufacturing hourly employees
Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline; uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work; In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area
Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance; uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks; has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems; may use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
Develop an operational year plan for own manufacturing activities of the team; suggest improvements in products, processes, and procedures
Provide leadership to a team that builds a team environment with safety as a top priority
Work with cross-functional peers to troubleshoot and resolve technical and quality issues as they arise
Develop and support the professional growth of all employees
Support all company workplace policies, including attendance and safety objectives
Provide direction and support needs for assigned production employees/technicians, which includes resource and coverage planning, scheduling overtime, Kronos/timekeeping and supporting factory priorities
Work to maintain and further develop Visual Management, including support for 5-S, materials and metric displays
Monitor performance against factory/business objectives (operational and financial) and take proactive action to solve problems and mitigate risk in meeting these objectives
Ensure compliance with business, quality and safety standards
Develop, coordinate, lead, execute, and monitor daily production plan goals and targets
Develop and execute training plans
Coordinate consistent and effective shift-to-shift transition
Develop and implement process controls
Support Cell Leader in the strategic planning of workforce, equipment, and other resources
Coordinate resources to achieve goals with a timely and cost-effective strategy
Support, encourage, and drive core manufacturing and Lean principles by providing adequate time for training defining and influencing teams to accomplish continuous improvement projects
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years in manufacturing or operations)
Ability to work weekends, any shift, flexible hours when needed
Desired Characteristics
High sense of urgency and ownership of assigned tasks
Ability to foster team connections, build trust, and communicate effectively
Strong oral and written communication skills
High attention to detail and organization
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
Demonstrated leader and respectful team player
Hands-on experience with implementing and sustaining process improvements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely actions under tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and motivate others
Willingness and ability to learn from others and listen with intent
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a diverse multi-cultural team environment
Previous experience leading Kaizen events and proficient use of Lean toolkit to solve complex problems
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability
Ability to lead initiatives of business-level scope and impact
Ability to work cross-functionally
Ability to deal fairly and equitably with all employees
Ability to train, coach, and develop employees
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: Yes