Executive Plant Manager

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

4d • $192,000 - $264,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Schenectady Plant Leader, you will drive safe, high-quality, efficient operations at Onshore Wind’s manufacturing factory located in Schenectady, NY. This Plant Leader plays a key role in the U.S. and global supply chain as the factory delivers key turbine components for our industry-leading Onshore Wind business. As the Plant Leader, you will lead a multi-faceted team, build site safety culture, deliver quality products, lead with LEAN, and drive operation results aligned to customer deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant Manufacturing & Supply Chain experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant people leadership/managerial experience
• Proven strong operational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to set clear priorities, problem solve challenges, assess tradeoffs, take decisions, and deliver SQDC
• Knowledge of manufacturing leadership disciplines including production planning, inventory control, variable cost productivity, fulfilment, quality, and cost systems
• Proven leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire others
• Excellent communication with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization (shop floor to CEO)
• Proven change management skills
• Lean mindset with demonstrated results applying Lean tools to improve business operations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence a wide range of stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead attainment of plant goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC)
• Drive operating mechanisms and culture to ensure behaviors consistent with compliance, quality system and EHS requirements
• Work with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver with quality to our customers and meet business commitments
• Collaborate across all functions including engineering, sourcing, and projects to achieve SQDC deliverables
• Provide strategic leadership and a vision across the site related to investments, workforce planning, technology, and all aspects of the plant
• Collaborate across the manufacturing plant network to benchmark best practices and drive standard work/processes across similar manufacturing processes
• Ensure alignment with the overall business S&OP and deliver on financial commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement through implementation of Lean principles and culture
• Shape and build a strong culture focused on safety, quality, delivering on commitments, and continuous improvement while enabling and supporting high employee engagement
• Champion talent development across the team. Develop, coach, mentor, and guide team members to successful outcomes

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, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• 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 Executive Services
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off
• the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

What This Job Offers

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