Coatings Manufacturing Cell Leader

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

1d•$122,600 - $204,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Hot Gas Path Coatings Cell Leader is accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance of the Coatings cell. The position leads approximately 13 salaried employees, including supervisors, and 200 hourly employees, overseeing the manufacture of coatings for hot gas path turbine components. Demonstrated experience with coating technologies and gas turbine manufacturing is highly preferred. This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova plant in Greenville, South Carolina. It requires legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; if applicable, a final offer is contingent on obtaining U.S. Government authorization for access. Relocation assistance is provided. Compensation is $122,600 to $204,400, subject to geographic differentials and factors such as experience, education, and skills, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of equivalent experience.
At least three additional years of experience in operations leadership.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with coating technologies and gas turbine manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
MBA.
Manufacturing experience in aerospace or heavy industrial environments.
Demonstrated Lean deployment experience.
Strong analytical skills.
Effective problem identification and solving skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to bring 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 safety culture aimed at achieving zero recordable injuries.
Provide leadership and direction within the COE to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvement KPIs.
Drive the COE’s Overall Equipment Effectiveness strategy for continuous improvement.
Act as a change agent for the Lean vision and implement a Lean strategy to reduce inventory, lead time, and waste.
Support early integration of Lean principles in product design and process development for New Product Introductions.
Ensure clear and continuous communication of key business and customer issues to employees.
Build collaborative, cross-functional partnerships with internal customer cells and supporting organizations, including Materials, Quality, Industrialization, and Engineering.
Work with manufacturing services to understand the main drivers of consumable cost and develop a team strategy to improve product cost.
Partner with supporting organizations to improve product-cost market competitiveness.
Select, hire, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership and direction to assigned personnel.
Support COE strategic planning for manpower, equipment, and resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development opportunities.