Sr Manufacturing Manager Material Plan & Execution
Pensacola, FL - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Senior Leader is responsible for leading all warehousing material handling and inventory management operations for a mid-volume large equipment manufacturing facility. This role ensures operational excellence across inventory management material flow and third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships while driving safety quality and continuous improvement.Job Description
The Senior Plant Leader is responsible for leading all warehousing for a mid-volume large equipment manufacturing facility. This role ensures operational excellence across inventory management material flow and third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships while driving safety quality and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all warehouse operations ensuring alignment with plant and business objectives.
- Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy through disciplined cycle count processes and controls.
- Drive a zero-injury culture by championing safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with all safety standards.
- Manage relationships and performance of 3PL warehousing partners and onsite material handling service providers.
- Oversee inbound logistics including truck scheduling dock management and unloading efficiency.
- Develop and execute strategies to reduce environmental impact including minimizing propane and diesel usage in material handling operations.
- Apply Lean methodologies to improve line-side material delivery sequencing and overall production flow.
- Track trend and resolve inbound material damage in collaboration with Supplier Quality Engineering.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and process quality leveraging Lean Six Sigma principles (Black Belt / Master Black Belt preferred).
- Identify and mitigate risks related to poor quality through robust measurement systems and process controls.
- Interpret internal and external business challenges recommending best practices and innovative solutions.
- Influence functional strategy policies and operating guidelines within the plant and across the organization.
- Lead cross-functional projects with moderate complexity resources and risk delivering measurable performance improvements.
- Present business solutions and influence stakeholders at multiple levels including leadership peers and external partners.
Leadership & Impact
- Serve as a functional expert and thought leader within warehousing logistics and production scheduling.
- Influence decision-making across functions and contribute to business unit performance including budget ownership.
- Lead teams to solve complex operational challenges using data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
- Evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources to drive sound strategic decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in manufacturing operations supply chain or related functions.
- Significant experience in quality process improvement and/or manufacturing operations.
Desired Characteristics
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification (or in progress).
- Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to analyze complex problems and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated experience leading programs and cross-functional projects.
- Strong project management planning and execution capabilities.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across organizational boundaries.
- Experience in documenting planning and executing operational strategies.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 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
Required Experience:
Manager
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