Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision

Job Description Summary

GE Manufacturing Technology Centre (GEMTEC) Operations Leader, you will perform daily operations to ensure reliability and consistency on the repair production lines, while providing a safe & effective learning environment. You'll impact Cell operations and perform planning & execution responsibilities, driving fulfillment 5 in the cell. This role will report to the Cell Leader and has direct supervisory responsibilities for hourly operators on their shift.
GEMTEC is a leading global gas turbine repair service center with state-of- the-art repair facility. Our mission is to bring value to our customers that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a better world.

• Candidate is responsible to lead 30-40 blue collar employees.
• Operationalizing and sustaining Fulfillment-5 metrics execution on EHS, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Productivity
• Driving a 'zero exception' culture with EHS; sustaining Operations compliance to Regulatory & Non-Regulatory regulations by engaging the shop floor operators on a daily basis.
• Helping the Quality team and ensuring compliance to QMS procedures.
• Leading tactical operations rhythm and working inclusively with EHS, Engineering, Quality, and HR to resolve shop floor issues promptly.
• Driving On-Time-Delivery for the Cell through execution of repair jobs to plan.
• Ownership of job cost review process throughout the life cycle of each repair.
• Ownership of Utilization, capacity planning and manpower planning for the cell.
• Championing productivity initiatives and cost reduction projects in the cell.
• Lead Lean Product Lines in the Cell / Guide & Drive Lean execution and excellence.
• Championing 5S Lean initiatives within the cell.

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering,
• Proven years of experience in related job/Manufacturing repair business,
• Demonstrated ability to manage, develop and motivate teams,
• Good understanding of workshop practices/processes,
• Demonstrated ability to manage change,
• Strong communication & organizational skills,
• Demonstrated project management experience,
• Demonstrated EHS and Quality focus,
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

• Project Management skills is a plus,
• Experience with Lean deployment,
• Good working knowledge of manufacture/repair processes associated with GE Gas Turbine components,
• Experience in a leadership role within a power generation repair business,
• Proficiency with computer tools (MS Office & SAP minimum),
• Arabic is preferred.