Toolroom Manager
Parsippany, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Are you energized by the opportunity to build a high-performing Tool Room organization that can scale with growth establish standards and drive both cultural and physical change
We operate with a founders mindset. We deliver innovation with passion speed and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.
What impact youll make
As a member of the GE Vernvova Team you will lead the execution and transformation of the Tool Room into a highly accountable service-oriented organization capable of supporting the growth of the Parsippany facility.
You will be responsible for building the operational discipline standard work workplace structure and team culture required to move from a small-shop model to a scalable multi-shift operation.
In this role you will drive preventive maintenance plan execution establish standards for routine work create effective approaches for non-standard work and lead the physical and cultural modernization of the Tool Room.
- Lead daily Tool Room operations to support manufacturing safety quality delivery and productivity objectives
- Drive accountability performance management and operational discipline across all shifts
- Implement daily management systems to prioritize work manage backlog and improve responsiveness
- Establish and sustain standard work 5S visual management and lean manufacturing practices
- Manage preventive maintenance programs to improve fixture reliability and reduce reactive maintenance
- Develop structured processes for routine and non-routine tooling repair and fabrication activities
- Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to resolve recurring issues and improve operational performance
- Support Tool Room modernization through process improvements equipment upgrades and advanced manufacturing technologies
- Lead coach and develop Tool Room personnel including cross-training and change management initiatives
- Monitor key performance indicators including maintenance completion turnaround time schedule adherence and customer support effectiveness
- Ability to work 1st shift (8am-5pm)
- Education & Experience:Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant technical/manufacturing experience OR a HS Diploma/GED with 10 years of experience in tool room operations machining or maintenance
- Leadership & Execution:Minimum of 3 years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of driving execution accountability and operational discipline
- Technical Knowledge:Comprehensive knowledge of machining fixture maintenance tooling practices and general manufacturing support operations.
- Operational Systems:Experience managing preventive maintenance systems standard work implementation and shop floor organization
- Change & Process Improvement:Demonstrated ability to lead change in team behaviors and shop practices using lean principles 5S visual management and daily management systems
- Digital Proficiency:Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint) and professional planning or tracking software
- Must be able to work on-site in Parsippany NJ
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g. certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment
- Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Proven success leading cultural and operational transformation initiatives
- Ability to build disciplined standardized and accountable work environments
- Strong commitment to process discipline standard work and continuous improvement
- Customer-focused approach with a strong sense of urgency and collaboration
- Experience modernizing shop operations equipment and manufacturing support capabilities
- Demonstrated leadership in developing high-performing teams through coaching and accountability
- Skilled in applying Lean tools problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision-making to improve performance
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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
About Company
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