Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Job Description Summary

As the leader of the Maintenance Team, you will be an active contributor to the success of the Schenectady Cores and Castings manufacturing plant within GE Vernova Gas Power in Schenectady, NY by spearheading the implementation of the TPM pillars, planning project-based initiatives, and driving overall maintenance excellence through a robust work management process.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of salaried and trades personnel, including fitters, controls, mechanical, and electricians, to support a 24/5 manufacturing operation.
• Align the maintenance organization to prioritize Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, in that order.
• Partner with EHS to evaluate task hazard analysis on non-standard work, lead the team to ensure proper permits are in place as needed, and promote GE Vernova Life Saving Rules to ensure we start work only when it's safe and stop when it is not.
• Promote a collaborative focused work environment encompassing standard timely feedback and disciplinary action when required in accordance with negotiated union contract agreements.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement through the implementation of industry best practices, lean manufacturing principles, and skills development for the trades teams.
• Develop and implement a robust Work Management Process to ensure timely and effective execution of preventive and restorative maintenance work.
• Implement best practice KPIs to understand performance and identify areas of opportunity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally by working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, and Quality to support problem solving and drive resolution to complex issues.
• Act as a liaison to support integration of new capital assets/facility upgrades.
• Maintain integrity of the Maintenance Management System data and records.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance work performed by contract partners.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in a maintenance/manufacturing leadership position.
• Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in plant operations (preferencing maintenance experience)
• Computer literate with the ability to learn various inventory control systems, SAP, L2L, Maximo, and Microsoft Office products such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and maintenance repair methods.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience with Maintenance Management Systems.
• Project Management skills and experience.
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

• You have implemented and supported the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) framework across operations to drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• You understand mechanical, electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical principles and components.
• You have demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple, complex operational areas.
• You have experience in chemical manufacturing operations and/or CNC machining facilities.
• You are someone who is detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively across diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.