Site Quality Leader

Job Description Summary

As the Norwich Site Quality Leader, you will provide leadership and coaching on strategic quality initiatives aligned with Lean principles to drive a zero-defect culture. You will be responsible for developing strategic actions aligned to the business objectives and executing to meet and exceed the business KPIs (MRB & nonconformance, Losses, customer disruptions)

This role will require established problem-solving skills to develop root-cause corrective action (RCCA), process improvement through digital solutions, process capability and data analytics for the plant. You will design and deliver training solutions around the quality initiatives and zero-defect culture for the site.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of quality compliance and continuous improvement.

• Deep understanding of the Unison Quality System

• Ability to manage quality compliance on product deliverables to a diverse customer base

• Lead a team of Customer and Product Quality Engineers

• Support the integration of Lean and Quality to optimize the use of Lean and quality tools.

• Monitor, coach and coordinate the delivery of training on topics such as RCCA, PFMEA, Print to Planning, process improvements, MSA, capability studies and digital solutions.

• Provide expertise in analyzing learning needs, designing training solutions and launching the solutions into the team.

• Communicate solutions across the quality organization and with cross-functional partner organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or high school diploma/GED and at least 9 years of people leadership/management and 9 years of quality experience)

• Minimum of 5 years of quality experience

• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership/management experience

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven track record of high levels of shop floor engagement and leader of a cultural change. Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization.

• Proven understanding of key Quality improvement and lean tools, including problem solving and RCCA, Mistake Proofing, PFMEA

• Strong oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Self-motivated leader with ability to motivate others and achieve results.

• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement.

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification or equivalent Quality certification

• 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.

The base pay range for this position is $128,000 - $150,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 17, 2024.

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