2nd Shift Operations Leader- Machining

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

1d • $76,300 - $114,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Operations Leader for the Schenectady Machine Shop is the front-line leader for hourly Machinists and Assemblers. Candidate will plan and administer daily work assignments in accordance with cell work goals ensuring high quality results. Set clear expectations for the shifts and follow-up up with operators on deliverables daily. Responsible for scheduling training and taking actions needed to ensure safe work environment. Help resolve technical problems by coordinating with cell manufacturing engineers and machine repair to keep operations running smoothly. Ensure seamless transition of work direction to ops leaders on successive shifts.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role (manufacturing or similar industry preferred) OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, 2 of which are/were in a supervisory role OR Military Training.
• Ability and willingness to work 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering or management degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.
• Manufacturing experience relevant to heavy duty equipment.
• Experience running projects in a machine shop environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Delegate work assignments based on current priorities dictated by production schedule
• Manage daily productivity goals and make sure machinists meeting L1 targets
• Communicate daily safety talking points (provided by EHS) and Encourage safety conversations- address concerns promptly
• Keep machinists who are training on task and monitor training to completion
• Verify that all hours in BMS/Prophecy are correctly vouchered for previous week before finance report (verify by Tuesday)
• Submit Work Orders and coordinate with Machine Repair to minimize machine down time
• Manage and schedule EHS trainings for employees on shift
• Be visible on the shop floor throughout shift and address issues/concerns that slow down productivity
• Verbally communicate with Operations Leaders on other shifts to make sure critical information flows between shift
• E-mail written shift turnover information to the salaried team
• Lead CARES Review for any injury that happens on shift
• Manage overtime and "flexing" opportunities on a weekly basis
• Verify that employee weekly time cards are correctly updated in Kronos
• Make sure that machinists on shift are filling out quality PC forms on daily basis
• Promote positive shop culture and maintain employee morale
• Optimize indirect labor on shift- Initiate housekeeping/ improvement projects
• Communicate and follow-up with quality non-compliance incidents that happen on shift- Uphold company code of conduct, procedures, and work rules for employees on shift and issue disciplinary action if necessary
• Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees. Typically managing hourly employee populations.
• Resolve problems through the application of acquired expertise guided by precedent.
• Works together with people from the business unit.
• Contacts are under guidance and/or geared towards specifying activities, planning of activities and giving explanations on technical issues.
• Communicates with direct team and supervisor.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• paid time-off for vacation or illness
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree