Group Leader 1st Shift

GE Vernova•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Group Leader on the 1st Shift, responsible for guiding, instructing, and communicating assigned work to employees within the department. The Group Leader ensures the team follows work instructions and data cards, checks quality and performance, and assists the Operations Leader in planning personnel utilization, maintaining workflow, and ensuring equipment is in good working condition. They also assist in administering product quality, company policies, and safety programs, as well as maintaining required paperwork. The Group Leader is expected to keep the Operations Leader informed of any operating difficulties and provide recommendations for solutions, assist workers with work-related problems, and identify and communicate employee training needs to the supervisor, providing training as needed. Input is provided to the Operations Leader and team members on various aspects including quality, safety, performance appraisals, productivity, potential, discipline, and reward & recognition. Group Leaders are also expected to perform their usual classification responsibilities as required and other similar duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to work 1st Shift (6am-2pm)
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 3 years Leadership experience outside of GE with 5 years manufacturing experience OR 3 years Metem experience including a previous leadership role
Demonstrated knowledge of Quality, Safety, Shop computer systems and Shop Support Requirements
Demonstrated Organizational and Leadership Skills
Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Employee must work in the department where opening is declared
Employee must meet time on current position requirements
Employee must have a “Meets Expectations” or better rating on most recent appraisal
Basic computer skills
Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work occasional weekend shifts
Ability to work overtime as required
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes
No current Disciplinary Action
This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation
Has strong ethical standards and integrity
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.
Demonstrates strong communication and follow-up skills
Able to work with computerized shop floor tools
Strong team player and flexible willingness to move to different areas
Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision
Has a strong belief in Metem, a GE Power business, and the exciting opportunities it is pursuing

Responsibilities

Guide, instruct and communicate assigned work to employees in the department.
Check quality and performance of group and ensure team is follow work instructions and data cards.
Assist Ops Leader in planning ways of utilizing personnel in the most efficient and profitable manner.
Maintain flow of work in keeping to established schedules.
Assure equipment is in good working condition.
Assist Ops Leader in the administration of product quality, company policies and safety programs.
Assist Ops Leader in maintaining proper paperwork required in department.
Keep Ops Leader informed as to any operating difficulty and submit constructive recommendations to eliminate same.
Assist workers in work related problems, including quality problems.
Identify and communicate employee training needs to supervisor.
Provide training as needed to employees in department.
Provide input to Ops Leader and team members on Quality, Safety, Performance Appraisals, Productivity, Potential, Discipline and Reward & Recognition.
Perform their usual classification responsibilities as required.
Perform, as assigned, other similar or related group leader duties.

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
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)