Senior Operations Manager
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Senior Operations Manager (Also known as Cell Leader) is responsible for overall business goals of the assigned operation cell for the plant. This role is accountable for driving end-to-end cell performance across Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) while building a high-performing team culture grounded in Lean Kaizen and continuous improvement. This role reports to the Plant Manager.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As Cell Leader you will drive achievement for performance on Safety Quality Delivery Cost
Manage a team of operation leader product engineers supervisors and technicians
Implement strategies to achieve EHS Quality Productivity Cost Delivery Resource Utilization People Development and Compliance
Manage Bullet Train expenses employee overtime job cost
Drive and implement growth strategies for cell
Direct process/product improvement programs and provide process method excellence throughout the organization
Manage communications with key stakeholder
Select hire train develop and provide ongoing leadership and direction of assigned personnel
Interface with other organizations and vendors to assure requirements are met on time
Interface with internal and external customers to ensure their requirements are met
Drive Lean mindset to drive cell performance
Responsible for EHS Quality Framework leadership. Execute audit plans and responsible for product RCA
Drive safety and quality culture through STOP WORK concern reporting risk reduction / quality improvement projects hazard hunts layered process reviews read across management of change
Drive cell performance through effective usage of lean digital resources
Lead Lean action workouts and drive completion for Kaizen actions
Perform Heijunka implement flow perform daily management drive problem solving culture achieve TAKT attainment
Partner with global teams from Materials Optimization Special Process Engineering Productivity Lean to optimize production through pull system to ensure on-time delivery
Support WIP Inventory reduction drive wing-to-wing lead time reduction achieve productivity target perform total productivity maintenance
Coach OMLPs/Ops Leaders/Engineers & develop operation leaders with Lean Mindset
Engage employees through toolbox skip levels 1x1. Drive You-Matter conversation encourage diversity and inclusion
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or suitable practical experience
A minimum of 5 - 10 years experience in manufacturing operation or equivalent management role
Strong background in Lean Kaizen and continuous improvement
Knowledge of heavy duty gas turbine repair methods and processes would have advantage
Technical experience in Gas Turbine / Steam Turbine / Generator Services would have advantage
Desired Characteristics
Strong team player; strong interpersonal inclusive leadership communication & coaching skills
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Able to anticipate identify and resolve complex business issues working with multiple stakeholders
Strong gemba leadership mindsethands-on data-driven and action-oriented
Demonstrated ability to transform operations through Lean principles
High accountability with strong execution discipline
Ability to lead through complexity and drive sustainable results
Passion for people development and building winning teams
About GE Gas Power
GE Gas Power an integral part of the GE Vernova is a world leader in natural gas power technology services and solutions. Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers we are providing more advanced cleaner and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future. With the worlds largest installed base of gas turbines and more than 670 million operating hours across GEs installed fleet we offer advanced technology and a level of experience thats unmatched in the industry to build operate and maintain leading gas power plants.
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GE Vernova a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power Renewable Energy Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses focused on supporting customers transformations during the global energy transition.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
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