Job Description Summary

The Plant Manager will demonstrate accountability for functional, business and broad company objectives . In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning and contribute to the overall business strategy

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Have overall ownership of the operations and teams at the facility.

• Own all the facility KPIs regarding EHS, NPI, product quality, fulfilment, inventory, labor efficiency, Product cost vs standard, variable cost productivity and capital investments.

• Lead annual budgeting and cost center management of the facility.

• Own the strategy of the facility remanufacturing portfolio and product offering. Internal Repairs & External Outsourced Repairs.

• Manage with solid line reporting production, warehouse, materials and facilities teams at the plant , while leading dotted line local reman engineering and local quality functions.

• Drive the materials team at the facility & supply chain strategy, including Master Production planning, parts planning, excess inventory optimization and lead time reduction projects.

• Work in coordination with Reman NPI Engineering for new product introductions and ensure adherence to the NPI project schedule and management of change.

• Define Materials Planning strategy, ABC parts analysis, identify excess inventory and fulfillment risk areas and implement necessary action plans.

• Own Inventory control and accuracy, cycle counts & physical inventory execution, including financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with all technical and quality requirements and fulfill customers expectations (both internal and external)

• Interface and manage projects as necessary with marketing, sales, quality, sourcing and engineering teams.

• Identify local sources and projects to reduce supply lead times in Remanufacturing processes.

• Drive for excellence in the key areas of cost control, Environmental Health and Safety standards, LEAN and Quality, and overall productivity

• Provide effective team leadership to enhance cost effectiveness and create a lean, consistent and effective workforce

• Help to identify local service opportunities

• Maintain compliance of GE policies and quality initiatives

• Interface with Customers regarding work in progress, service offerings, and other service related activities

• Maintain positive and constructive employee relations

• Have the overall facility P&L responsibility

• Ability to travel as required

• Perform collateral duties as assigned to meet business needs as they relate to EHS, Quality, Integrity, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Management from an accredited university or college OR equivalent (10 years) of business experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations, project management or product management experience including, technical aspects.

Desired Characteristics

• Deep expertise in Wind remanufacturing processes

• Strong cross-functional leadership experience

• Global experience

• Additional field installation or plant operations experience

• Six Sigma training

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Technical and commercial understanding of the Repair Services business

• Prior Customer Service experience

• Demonstrated Customer skills

• High energy and ability to energize others

• Ability to work in a matrix organization

• High motivation level; self-starter with strong leadership and negotiation skills

• Ability to lead a team and work in a team environment to achieve results

• Prior leadership experience as MSO or Cell Leader in a GE facility.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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