Manufacturing Leader

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

As the Manufacturing Leader you will be responsible for the internal logistic and manufacturing areas (excluding Test) for HVDC transformers being built into finished goods within HVDC TPDG Stafford Unit. Includes people and equipment management and budgetary and cost performance reporting.

Accountability for ensuring safety quality delivery and cost requirements is achieved within the manufacturing and internal logistics areas.

Responsible for developing an enthusiastic motivated and flexible team by building effective working relationships ensuring that Health Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.

Lead the manufacturing function in line with budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards.

Job Description

Responsibilities :

• Manage the team utilising best practice applications and establish and maintain company policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams.
• Implement and manage Lean continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training working practices and processes.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily / weekly / monthly targets in line with customer specifications meeting quality and delivery expectations minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are always maintained.
• Responsible for production output financial performance of the manufacturing function meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities.
• Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of work in progress stock to ensure production targets are met.
• Manage and lead the team ensuring adequate staffing levels managing holiday allowances recruitment training development appraisal attendance disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity.
• Set department objectives and KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Coordinate the daily management process at QR1 and QR2 level for the department and escalate into the senior leadership QR3 process as necessary.
• Support comply and ensure conformance with Health & Safety regulations the Company Handbook Quality and Environmental standards and all other Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.
• Ensure adherence to requirements for risk assessments of processes tasks and activities undertaken in the department.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision strategy policies processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Identify and deploy business improvement opportunities within the organisation.
• Undertake continuous training and development of staff within the department.
• Perform and support root cause analysis for problem resolution.
• Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation recommending supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements.
• Support the annual budget process including people resources equipment and operational expenses and capital expenditure.
• Produce written reports and make presentations as required at a variety of meeting scenarios including senior leadership visits and monthly management review.

Qualifications and Experience Levels :

Lichfield Road manufacturing facility has been originally established in 1903 and has been standing since 1960 as a part of English Electric group delivering power transformers that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM and has been acquired by GE in 2015. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UKs transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford with around 1700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design manufacturing and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers world-wide up to 800kV.

About Us :

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean reliable energy come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions :

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work :

At GEV our engineers are always up for the challenge - and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll need to bring a solution-focused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact youll be exposed to game-changing diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer :

A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Manufacturing & Controls,5S,Manufacturing Management,Kaizen,Chemistry,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1