Cell Leader-Coated Buckets

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hot Gas Path Coated Buckets Cell Leader The Hot Gas Path Coated Buckets Cell Leader is accountable for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance of the coated buckets cell. This role will lead an organization of approximately 9 salaried employees, including supervisors, and 140 hourly employees. This position is responsible for leading the manufacturing of coated buckets, including machining, coating, non-destructive testing (NDT), and braze operations. Demonstrated experience with these processes, as well as with gas turbine manufacturing, is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college OR High school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 additional years of experience in operations leadership
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• MBA
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean deployment
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective problem identification and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to drive assignments to successful completion
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure they are met
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong safety culture with the goal of achieving zero recordable injuries
• Provide leadership and direction within the COE to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvement KPIs
• Lead the COE’s Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) strategy through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion the Lean vision as a change agent, implementing strategies to reduce inventory, lead time, and waste
• Support the early integration of Lean principles into product design and process development for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Ensure clear, consistent communication of key business and customer issues to employees.
• Foster collaborative, cross-functional partnerships with internal customer cells and support organizations, including Materials, Quality, Industrialization, and Engineering
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Services to understand the primary drivers of consumable cost and develop strategies to improve product cost.
• Work with supporting organizations to drive product cost competitiveness in the market.
• Select, hire, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership for assigned personnel.
• Support the COE in strategic planning for manpower, equipment, and resources
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager