Lead Operations Leader

Job Description Summary

Operations Leader reports to the Turbine Cell Leader and is responsible for SQDC-P execution on the floor with operational accountability within this area. Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide daily "shop floor" leadership with respect to EHS, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity to assigned teams
• Champion an open reporting culture with assigned workforce
• Provides leadership in scheduling resources, technical leadership and facilitating the flow of hardware to meet customer requirements
• Perform administrative duties including time & attendance, self-audits, disciplinary procedures etc.
• Collaborates with other functional teams to ensure requirements are met (including EHS, quality, cost, scope & cycle)
• Coach and develop employees to support individual performance Development
• Support initiatives to achieve goals in asset utilization and process improvement

Additional Responsibilities

• Support customer meetings when required
• Assist Cell Leader/SCM with making smart resource-allocation decisions
• Solve problems, set direction, eliminate waste, own visual management
• Motivate team through a reward & recognition program designed to drive engagement & accountability
• Analyze and diagnose P&E issues and support CAPA measures in collaboration with others

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline or High School diploma/GED with >5 years’ experience working in a repair/service or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Inclusive leadership & communication skills
• Must have prior experience working with heavy industrial equipment in a repair/manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Lean and/or alternative continuous improvement methods
• Ability and willingness to work 1st and 2nd shift & weekends as required per the business

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with SAP / ERP system
• Experience dealing with customers and commercial activity 1-2 years
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and planning
• Knowledge and prior experience in Power Gen (steam and gen) 3-5 years
• Lean Training
• Project management experience/qualifications

Eligibility Requirement

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
• This position is 100% onsite at our GE Vernova Chamblee, GA site

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce.

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development
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Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas‑powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,…