GE is working for a better future. Are you ready? For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems. Working for GE Energy is exciting & challenging. Come see what you are missing!U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces:The Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. In this role, you will:- Effectively supervise Process Engineering and Material Development personnel - Understand and utilize designated word processing, spreadsheet and graphics software packages on a PC
- Effectively communicate job related information to co-workers and supervisors
- Work effectively with other functional areas to guarantee quality products
- Participate in the training of others and aid in their evaluation
- Delegate to the employees under his/her direction the responsibility, authority, accountability, and training necessary for the department to function efficiently
- Act as a change agent in the implementation of demand flow technology utilizing state of the art tools and methodologies
- Establish and implement team strategies, programs, and practices to achieve world class manufacturing inventory turns and process flow
- Lead multiple Demand Flow Technology teams and drive best practices in process design and implementation
- Advise and counsel leaders on issues impacting inventory and work in process flow
- Create the lean vision and implement the lean strategy to reduce inventory, lead-time and waste at the manufacturing facility
- Drive measurable improvements in productivity and product flow
- Lead Action Workouts; develop pull systems, train personnel and other activities to achieve a world-class lean process flow
- Develop value stream maps for the product lines and eliminate process waste through the implementation of lean techniques across the product lines
- Promote Lean Six Sigma integration utilizing strength of both methods to achieve business goals
- Lead manufacturing and service center team in establishing product flow for plant value streams utilizing visual management tools
- Encourage use of Lean tools to pull material from suppliers, through components, and into assembly - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Business
- Minimum of 5 five years manufacturing experience Additional Eligibility QualificationsGE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.- Strong Analytical and problem solving skills
- Technical writing skills
- Ability to plan and organize tasks
- Strong team orientation
- Knowledge of value stream mapping, one-piece flow, Action Workouts, Kaizen, 5s, and other lean tools is preferred
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