Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Description Summary

Perform the daily operations of the site to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgement.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manages an operation, business unit, or part of a production facility in order to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety. Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards.
• Guides, coaches and develops salaried front-line leaders and hourly employees.
• Serves as a best practice/quality resource; develops specialized knowledge in their discipline. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how their departments integrate with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses judgement to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing technology or engineering. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Partners cross-functionally with internal and external resources to assist in decision-making.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues, leading by example and extending knowledge/expertise to aid in their development and growth. Leads small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information in a meaningful way, working to build consensus, developing persuasion skills required to influence others on business topics within field.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 9 years' experience in Manufacturing)
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, facilitation, and project management skills with the ability to speak effectively with influence and various stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Viewed as a leader who can motivate teams and bring a strong positive attitude toward change.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem-solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $110,100 - $125,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on December 2, 2024.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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: No