Executive Plant Management (Vandalia, Ohio)
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Job Location:
Vandalia, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Executive Operations Leader is responsible for providing strategic Operational leadership and oversight for GE Aerospaces Power Distribution and Controls Business located in Vandalia Ohio.. This role is a key member of the Power Generation Senior Leadership team and will align Operational objectives in partnership with this cross-functional to the achieve the strategic objectives of the business. This role has direct-line responsibility for over 250 Manufacturing EHS Facilities and Security team members and will partner closely Quality Sourcing and FLIGHT DECK leadership to ensure operational objectives are met. The Executive Operations Leader for this business will report to the Electrical Power Operations Leader who oversees Operations across all Electrical Power businesses. This role demands exceptional leadership technical expertise in manufacturing and a relentless focus on Safety Quality Delivery and Cost.Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with company goals ensuring production capacity and capability to support long-term aerospace programs.
- Deeply understand the specific aerospace market segments customer requirements and industry trends to identify opportunities and manage business risks.
- Operational Excellence:
- Establish and uphold a culture of safety in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Oversee production quality supply chain and maintenance operations in accordance with aerospace industry standards (e.g. AS9100 ISO 9001).
- Ensure the site operates in accordance with its externally accredited quality management system exceeding customer expectations on product quality.
- Ensure on-time delivery strict quality control and compliance with complex aerospace certifications and regulations.
- Implement lean manufacturing process improvement and advanced technologies to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
- Define short- and long-term vision and execute strategies to meet both customer requirements and business needs: Safety Quality Delivery Cost Inventory and People.
- Drive rigorous Daily/Weekly/Monthly Management System and Problem Solving ensuring we meet key KPIs across Safety Quality Cost Delivery Inventory and People.
- Passionately drive adoption of FLIGHT DECK (GE Aerospaces proprietary lean operating model) behaviors and fundamentals to achieve business results
- Financial Accountability:
- Accountable for the facilitys operations budget optimizing profitability and operational efficiency within industry contracts and cost structures.
- Analyze and manage complex costs including material labor overhead and risks associated with long-lead-time components.
- Team Leadership:
- Attract develop and retain a highly skilled workforce providing mentorship coaching and promoting a culture of excellence within demanding specifications.
- Lead and empower direct reports fostering a high-performance team driven by accountability.
- Be a key contributor/approver of the business Tollgate process for NPI and flow products.
- Partner with the sourcing team to create the optimizing make/buy footprint and inventory management.
- Build/grow relationships with critical customers partnering with the Program Management team on internal/external reviews.
- Own Plant and Equipment(P&E) strategy execution and adherence to spend.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with the local Union leadership.
- To be an active member of the business leadership team steering the site and supporting other functional leaders in achieving excellence.
- Customer Focus:
- Build strong relationships with customers responding to unique needs and ensuring consistent satisfaction.
- Oversee on-time delivery and unparalleled quality that exceeds customer specifications.
- Partner with the Program/Engineering teams early in the NPI process to define manufacturability test strategies to ensure a successful product launch on-time and on-cost.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Aerospace Electrical Mechanical Industrial General etc.) Operations Management or related field.
- 12 years of experience in manufacturing with progressive leadership roles demonstrating operational excellence and results.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex aerospace programs production schedules and budgets.
- Extensive knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100 etc.) and industry-specific regulations (FAA etc.).
- Strong analytical problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills.
- Outstanding leadership communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with employees customers and stakeholders.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual 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 Aerospace 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
