Lead Operations Leader

Job Overview

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, including 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.

• Provide daily "shop floor" leadership with respect to EHS, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity to assigned teams.
• Champion an open reporting culture with assigned workforce.
• Provide 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.
• Collaborate with other functional teams to ensure requirements are met (including EHS, quality, cost, scope & cycle).
• Coach and develop employees to support individual performance.
• Support initiatives to achieve goals in asset utilization and process improvement.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline or High School diploma/GED with greater than 5 years of experience working in a repair/service or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Inclusive leadership & communication skills.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

GE Vernova employees receive a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; health coach; employee assistance program; retirement savings plan with company contributions; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance is provided.

GE Vernova is an Equal 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.