Edison Works Newark Site Leader

GE Aerospace • Newark, NJ

286d

About The Position

Perform the daily operations of the plant to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Owns/influences budgets and operating plans. The role is guided by operating policy. Works with cross functional teams. The role has autonomy within the operational area or a segment within a larger business unit. The role may have a major impact on a small business unit or Family within a Function or P&L. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing and/or operations environment.
• Need to be able to obtain US government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Master's degree from an accredited university or college.
• High school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an overall production facility in order to reach defined targets in safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards.
• Team management of salaried employees.
• Developing expertise in own function.
• Influences policy and ensures delivery within area of responsibility, linking with other parts of the organization.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.
• Leads others to find creative solutions within complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
• Employs sophisticated operational/product management, manufacturing or engineering techniques.
• Interaction with adjacent functions needed to solve issues.
• Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis.
• Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Presents business or technical discipline solutions to leaders.
• Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view.
• Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree