Shift Operations Leader - Weekend Shifts

Job Description Summary

The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is responsible for providing the safe and efficient management of the FCO production team. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a high-performance safety culture in a lean manufacturing environment. This role will ensure in the continuous improvement of operating procedures, manufacturing processes, and to provide superior internal customer service to GE team members. The Continuous Improvement Supervisor provides all the necessary direction and input to the team to achieve safe and timely production goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Kaizen Promotion Officer to perform workshops using methodologies like SMED, 5S and Kaizen to successfully analyze and fix waste in every process
• Function as the front-line leader when needed and provide ongoing leadership of assigned personnel.
• Look for opportunities for automation and new technologies in all processes
• Assist the Kaizen Promotion Officer with managing the overall continuous improvement plan for the facility.
• Plans standardized work to enhance employee capabilities, safety, customer satisfaction and efficiencies.
• Work with employees and management to develop ways to improve production processes.
• Prioritize, coordinate assistance, keep a visual log of in-process projects, measure improvements and celebrate implementations.
• Participate in the hiring and promotions of shop workforce.
• Ensure team members are provided adequate training, resources and support to assume safe and compliant manufacturing practices in a nuclear regulated environment.
• Be responsible for meeting the shift's strict EHS requirements, product quality requirements, and production schedule requirements.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering, support functions and leadership to provide technical, quality, and production management.
• Communicate business goals, programs, and processes to team members and ensure that they are included as a part of the overall success of the organization.
• Develop and support the growth of all team members by promoting team engagement, ownership, and continuous training.
• Support manufacturing leaders in the strategic planning of manpower, equipment and other resources.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university/college and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or maintenance leadership role OR;
• A high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or maintenance leadership role.

• Continuous Improvement Experience
• Supervised or managed in a heavily automated industry
• Ability and willingness to work off-shifts as required
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using corrective action tools and techniques