Production Supervision Manager

Job description

3166400
Additional Cities

Charlottesville
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Automation & Controls
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Virginia
Postal Code

22911-8300
Role Summary/Purpose

The Production Supervision Manager will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role, you will utilize your experience and/or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and long-term business goals.
Essential Responsibilities

As the Production Supervision Manager, you will: 

·  Develop production line manufacturing plans consistent with the goals and objectives of the operations department annual budget plan 
·  Arrange for / provide adequate staffing to meet the production schedules set by production planning consistent with the on site budget / current business levels 
·  Provide direction to support needs of each production area, including manpower, work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training 
·  Work with other Production Supervision Managers on process improvements that focus on achieving Sales / Inventory / Service / Quality / EHS improvement metrics 
·  Own / drive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) culture 
·  Be responsible for reviewing and maintaining department expense budgets and for explanations of all variances 
·  Strive to keep all variances related to achieving business objectives, monitoring increases and decreases in production demand 
·  Support, encourage and facilitate Lean Manufacturing principles (including the Lean Connections) by providing adequate time for training and for project teams to accomplish continuous improvement projects 
·  Work to maintain and further develop a Visual Workplace, including support for a 5-S program, active project boards, performance measure charts, and training program status boards 
·  Develop and support the growth of all employees 
·  Support all company workplace policies, including attendance and safety objectives 
·  Work with HR to develop a performance oriented work environment, encompassing timely performance appraisals; 30, 60, and 90 day reviews for new employees; timely disciplinary action when warranted; and compensation programs which encourage employees to excel
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college 
·  1 year manufacturing experience 
·  1 year people leadership experience
Desired Characteristics

·  Bachelor’s Degree in business, industrial management, or engineering from an accredited university or college 
·  Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing supervision experience 
·  Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality training / certification 
·  Leads projects utilizing strong project management skills 
·  Ability to train and develop higher potential employees 
·  Works effectively with all levels of the organization 
·  Effectively plans, communicates and executes 
·  Deals fairly and equitably with all employees 
·  Strong oral and written communication skills 
·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills 
·   Strong organizational skills
About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual 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.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Virginia
Primary City

Charlottesville