Materials Leader - Gas Value Stream Component Manufacturing

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager will lead an organization focused on the strategy, execution and continuous improvement of wing-to-wing materials processes. They will partner with the value stream leaders to develop a customer focused environment that maximizes on-time delivery while minimizing inventory. This role will be responsible for the Component sites in the Gas Value Stream including Metem, Bangor, and Forrester.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
5+ years of experience in manufacturing / supply chain
2+ years of experience specifically in material planning / scheduling function
Proven capability with materials management disciplines including S&OP
15% travel domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead, manage and communicate with all levels of the business
Inclusive leadership style, proven ability to build a connection with the team
APICS certifications (CPIM and/or CSCP)
Global experience working with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to use lean tools for continuous improvement.
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities, act independently, and use sound judgment
Ability to successfully motivate and maintain high integrity, employee involvement, safety and teamwork
Change agent with energy, passion and enthusiasm
ERP [SAP(PMx)] experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of the manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

Lead a materials team in materials planning, inventory, production control and procurement requirements, demonstrating strong integration with manufacturing operations teams and cross-functional stakeholders
Ensure that standard materials processes and standard KPIs are used to provide the best delivery with the lowest inventory cost for the assigned value stream (Lean)
Support the SIOP process: contribute to material procurement timing, order release timing requirements, available capacity, & lead-times
Lead capacity requirements planning (CRP) processes by ensuring the gathering & loading information into planning tools, analyzing data, and providing regular updates
Ensure that the master schedule and production schedules are synchronized using ERP and other planning tools.
Ensure that training and skills necessary to use planning tools are provided and tools are monitored for appropriate use.
Report and monitor materials related KPIs: inventory balance, inventory turns, on time to promise, on time to need, system health & usage, master data adherence.
Establish the use of key metrics in a metric hierarchy to ensure all materials related activities are meeting expectations.
Lead and Monitor all the logistics activities such as incoming receipts, days to stock, inventory accuracy (cycle counts), and shortages
Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals/programs/processes for an area or business segment.
Use experience and expertise to solve problems.

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
permissive time off