Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager will demonstrate leadership in managing operations of business processes for an area or business segment within a production facility. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self
and team, and effect short and some long-term business goals while managing the daily manufacturing operations to ensure reliability and consistency in production.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage an operation, business, unit, or part of a production facility in order to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety.
• Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards.
• Provide process method excellence throughout the organization
• Lead own team to achieving goals in asset utilization, process / manufacturing loss improvement, quality and cost reduction
• Communicate key business or customer issues across direct organization and across the functioning in area of expertise.
• Responsible for meeting all established people, quality, cost, delivery and safety commitments
• Drive the continuous improvement manufacturing operation culture
• Ensure team is aware of and in compliance with all GE government, customer and applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Pursue state of the art technology and processes to enhance product / process producibility
• Interface with other organizations and vendors to assure requirements are met on time
• Develop necessary business plans to enhance all program requirements, including throughput, labor hours, cycle, cost producibility, and image
• Direct organization and staff positions optimally to accomplish business objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science and/or Engineering degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain experience in manufacturing organizations including at least 2 years of experience as a People Leader in Manufacturing Operations.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in electronics box builds and system final assembly
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead large teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventorycontrol, and standard cost systems

About Us

Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. With over 200 years combined experience in providing advanced energy solutions, our products and services enable more resilient, efficient and reliable power systems. For more information, visit www.GEGridSolutions.com

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between 106,000 -156,000 CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No