Job Description Summary
The Production Leader manages large hourly teams to ensure the daily and weekly operation of the shop is maintained in line with safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics. The Production Leader will have the ability to impact the quality of their own work and the work of their teams acting as a key knowledge resource for multiple sections.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities include:
Oversight and management of all sections using the fundamentals of Lean including 5S, workplace organisation and daily management (SQDCP) to ensure:
- Strategic monitoring of section Safety standards with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Strategic monitoring of section Quality standards with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership within multiple sections with full decision-making autonomy with respect of meeting the Delivery plan. Resolves issues in situations that require strong process knowledge and judgment within established business procedures.
- Ensures daily management process is followed at section level with a focus on productivity and Cost compliance.
- Responsible for all aspect of People management including time and attendance, absence and performance management.
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Achieve key responsibilities through:
- Manages the section leaders within the area promoting cross-team flexibility and ensuring collaboration across site.
- Strong understanding of key business drivers and Lean tools and uses this understanding to accomplish priorities set in line with the annual PPG process.
- Strategic management of sections including tooling requirement and section training plans.
- Leading problem solving when escalated by section and coordinating multiple cross functional departments as required.
- Coaches the section leaders to promote good communication to develop and maintain a positive work climate
- Rigorous application of existing policy and procedures relating to people leadership matters.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Previous experience of section/people leadership or similar preferred but not essential.
- Previous experience working within the Aviation sector or similar highly regulated/manufacturing environment.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving with agile collaboration skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills and be able to converse with all levels of Management
- Existing or ability to work toward Lean tool champion status.
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
- Non-contributory Pension
- Performance related bonus
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell
Equal Opportunities
GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@ge.com.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No