Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the leader of the Maintenance Team, you will be an active contributor to the success of the Schenectady Cores and Castings manufacturing plant within GE Vernova Gas Power in Schenectady, NY by spearheading the implementation of the TPM pillars, planning project-based initiatives, and driving overall maintenance excellence through a robust work management process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in a maintenance/manufacturing leadership position.
• Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in plant operations (preferencing maintenance experience)
• Computer literate with the ability to learn various inventory control systems, SAP, L2L, Maximo, and Microsoft Office products such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and maintenance repair methods.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience with Maintenance Management Systems.
• Project Management skills and experience.
• 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

• You have implemented and supported the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) framework across operations to drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• You understand mechanical, electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical principles and components.
• You have demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple, complex operational areas.
• You have experience in chemical manufacturing operations and/or CNC machining facilities.
• You are someone who is detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively across diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of salaried and trades personnel, including fitters, controls, mechanical, and electricians, to support a 24/5 manufacturing operation.
• Align the maintenance organization to prioritize Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, in that order.
• Partner with EHS to evaluate task hazard analysis on non-standard work, lead the team to ensure proper permits are in place as needed, and promote GE Vernova Life Saving Rules to ensure we start work only when it’s safe and stop when it is not.
• Promote a collaborative focused work environment encompassing standard timely feedback and disciplinary action when required in accordance with negotiated union contract agreements.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement through the implementation of industry best practices, lean manufacturing principles, and skills development for the trades teams.
• Develop and implement a robust Work Management Process to ensure timely and effective execution of preventive and restorative maintenance work.
• Implement best practice KPIs to understand performance and identify areas of opportunity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally by working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, and Quality to support problem solving and drive resolution to complex issues.
• Act as a liaison to support integration of new capital assets/facility upgrades.
• Maintain integrity of the Maintenance Management System data and records.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance work performed by contract partners.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Vernova 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).
• 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.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

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