Business Leader

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary

The West Jefferson Business Leader will report to the Plant Leader and will be responsible for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash performance of internal site operations. This position will manage the structure and shape of the lean transformation system, process improvement concepts, approaches and methodologies along with driving accountability and development of people. The position will influence and foster a culture of respect for people and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

In this role, the West Jefferson Business Leader will have full responsibility to ensure that products are manufactured with the appropriate safety, quality, delivery, cost (SQDC) hierarchy.

In addition, the Program Leader will:

• Demonstrate servant leadership across all levels of the organization, foster an atmosphere of problem solving and continuous improvement

• Coach and mentor implementation of the lean management system including strategy, value stream activities, daily management, and architecture/infrastructure. Act as a change agent in the design and implementation of flow cells and flow lines

• Demonstrate Leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for identified model business unit(s)/areas

• Demonstrate experience applying Lean principles to drive improved cycle time and throughput.

• Manage a team of hourly machinists/inspectors and salaried employees including coaches who support hourly employees.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience + minimum of 5 years manufacturing leadership experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

• Demonstrated Servant Leadership approach, collaborative approach to problem solving, experience working across and within multiple functions

• Domain expertise in Shop Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Materials, Sourcing and Product Engineering

• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and experience applying principles such as GEMBA, leader standard work, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving, etc.

• Supply Chain leadership in multiple business cycles and/or product types

• Quality experience, including regulatory agencies with strong knowledge of APQP

• Demonstration of setting key priorities, establishing applicable KPIs and driving execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost

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.

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: Yes