Job Description Summary
The Manufacturing Production Manager is responsible for leading the assigned areas by meeting and/or exceeding all business growth and customer services requirements to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. In close partnership with safety, quality and technical teams, you will provide strategic focus and leadership for the team, processes and equipment. You will be responsible for meeting short-term and long-term production goals while maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. You will foster a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsible for operational performance and improvement of key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. Align area metrics with overall department/value stream goals; organize resources to deliver on these metrics
Oversee the daily start-up of production area. Ensure line is properly staffed and manage staffing throughout the day; monitor expected and unexpected absenteeism. Review daily plan with Team Leaders
Ensure production line boards are completed in a timely manner. Utilize production line boards to collect information on area performance, issue identification and problem resolution. Ensure information is passed on to the following shift and management
Ensure the Lean manufacturing practices and Escalation Process set forth under the Appliance Production System are followed and adhered to within the value stream manufacturing operations
Attend daily production meetings and cascade necessary information to Team Leaders. Lead and maintain rigor around daily Team Leader meetings, escalation meetings, etc. Communicate key issues to leadership team at the daily production meeting
Lead work team to react promptly to factory inefficiencies. Drive problem-solving and root cause identification of problems for the production area. Engage all members of the escalation team to address and resolve problems, ex. PIE, quality, facilities engineer, etc.
Serve as a first responder within the escalation process for problems/issues within the value stream operation
Participate in meetings to review department issues. Assist in prioritizing and assigning ownership for open items in assigned production area. Track items to closure and ensure follow-up with key stakeholders
Champion kaizen events within the department. Ensure related countermeasures are implemented on manufacturing line(s)
Provide active day-to-day leadership, work direction and support for a manufacturing team within a production area
Partner with site Human Resources team to ensure fair and consistent administration of all policies, work rules and processes
Complete timecards daily and ensure employees receive appropriate pay for time worked. Ensure upgrades are properly coded, leave types are identified and overtime is properly calculated
Ensure the product produced on the manufacturing line is defect-free and produced according to specification
Monitor quality issues on a daily basis and drives the resolution or escalation for any defect
Ensure Team Leaders include quality standards in Standardized Work to meet design intent and build in quality
Work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to address and solve production line quality issues (i.e. Team Leader, engineering, quality)
Responsible for the safety performance and metrics for the production area.
Promote a safety culture and ensure the team's compliance with safety rules and procedures, such as PPE compliance, accident investigation within 24 hours, Safety Contacts, and safe start participation
Lead and own accident investigation process to identify the root cause and drive required corrective action(s). Log and close accident investigations in a timely manner
Manage the department's safety action item list, including corrective actions from near misses, accident reports & ergo assessments
Follows and enforces all EHS rules and regulations, including conducting weekly safety meetings, ensuring employee safety and 5S in housekeeping.
Active in all EHS programs, promote an accident -free workplace, H&S framework element ownership, active safety team member.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
Desired Characteristics:
Inclusive leadership style, proven ability to build a connection with the team through personal involvement and trust.
Ability to successfully motivate and maintain high morale, employee involvement, safety and teamwork.
Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate well with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems showing results-driven methodology.
Support 24/7 manufacturing facilities. Occasional off-shift, on call and weekend work may be required.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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
GE Vernova 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.