Job Description SummaryServes as the supervisor for multiple production lines. Performs the daily operations to ensure reliability and consistency on the production lines. 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
Essential Responsibilities:
- Trains, develops, engages, mentors, inspires, and provides ongoing leadership and direction of the front-line hourly manufacturing employee population for the assigned production lines and supports the site’s teaming initiatives
- Owns employee performance management and development including priority setting, touchpoints, coaching, development plans, performance reviews, career discussions, and disciplinary actions
- Ensure a fair and consistent application and integration of policies, procedures, and practices to promote a compliant work environment
- Provides leadership to a team that builds a team environment with safety as a top priority
- Provides leadership in the attainment of goals with respect to quality, cost, production, delivery, and compliance
- Responsible for knowing the schedule, knowing trends for misses/issues, and coaching Production Specialist(s) on implementation
- Assess capacity and process capability to specify organizational needs to meet customer delivery and turnaround time requirements
- Collaborates with Materials, Customer Service, other departments, and outside vendors to fulfill production requirements
- Communicates key business/customer issues to employees
- Supports Senior Operations Manager(s) in the strategic planning of manpower, equipment, and other resources
- Prepares and presents key information supporting meetings and trainings
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Required to achieve and maintain a FAA Repairman Certificate to oversee employee training and cross-training
- Willingness and ability to work any shift, flexible hours, and weekends
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, nationals of the United States, asylees and refugees) due to access to export-controlled technology.
- Must pass background and drug screens
Desired Characteristics:
- Previous production supervision experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Supply Chain Management or Engineering
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals
- Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion
- Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure they are met
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
