Job Description Summary
This role is the Site / Plant Manager for the GE Aerospace Wales Engine Overhaul Facility. The Site / Plant Manager role will have full business leadership responsibility for operating the site that has ~1,100 employees and growing.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Build a positive, diverse & inclusive environment that is focused on the pursuit of excellence in: EHS, Quality, Delivery and Cost across the organization
- Provide development of staff and teams to guide the plant through their Lean transformation. Ability to attract, grow and retain talent.
- Define and execute short and long-term strategy to meet business & customer needs including strategic footprint and product actions.
- Work with cross-functional teams using problem solving methodology where needed to achieve operational and financial metrics including on time delivery, delinquency reduction, quality, workforce planning, compliance, safety and cost.
- Support and coach a problem solving and learning culture in the next phase of maturity.
- Lead the matrix for customer/company outcomes across SC & other functions including engineering, product management, services, etc.
- Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and experience applying principles such as GEMBA, leader standard work, value stream mapping, A3/PSR problem solving, etc.
- Supply Chain leadership in multiple business cycles and/or product types
- Quality experience, including regulatory agencies with strong knowledge of APQP
- Demonstration of setting key priorities, establishing applicable KPIs and driving execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
- Demonstrated process leadership and project management to drive outcomes.
- Experience establishing strong working relationships with customers & suppliers.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- Extensive experience in a manufacturing leadership position
Desired Characteristics
- Depth in Shop Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Product Engineering
- Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate & work cross functionally across a value stream.
- Union relations experience and a demonstrated ability to influence and build productive working relationships.
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
- Non-contributory Pension
- Performance related bonus
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell
Equal Opportunities
GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@ge.com.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes