
Job Information
General Electric Executive - Plant Management in Bangor, Maine
Job Description Summary
The Bangor Plant Manager will provide leadership to all organizations and individuals in the Bangor factory to meet customer requirements for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will drive operational excellence and continue our path of Lean transformation, while building on a culture of inclusion and respect for people, and continuous improvement. This role will play a key role within the Gas Power Supply Chain organization.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
As the Plant Manager, you will:
Lead the establishment and attainment of plant goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC)
Strategically develop, coach, and motivate staff leaders to guide production and support organizations for optimum day-to-day operations
Work with customers, cross-functional leaders, and internal staff to meet production requirements to deliver on-time to our customers and achieve business outcomes
Establish site culture and priorities with a clear focus on business execution, effective employee communication & relations, and the embodiment of the GE Leadership Behaviors
Influence the Lean roadmap for the facility
Ensure strong collaboration with the engineering team to ensure perfect launch of new products (NPI) and processes.
Leverage budgeting and regular planning, forecasting and SI&OP rhythms to drive the organization to ensure that scheduling, capacity, and headcount are aligned to ensure plant success,
Global mindset to share in best practice, strive to ensure you have captured all read across items
Champion talent development across the team, effectively following talent processes and investing in hiring, growth, and succession, including integration of DEI initiatives
Promote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve excellence in all aspects of SQDC and compliance
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain with a minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience
Desired Characteristics
Strong knowledge in the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, quality systems, cost systems and fulfillment metrics
Ability to collaborate and lead cross-functionally, influencing across a matrix organization while connecting and building relationships with all levels of the site
Exhibits the GE Leadership Behaviors
Leads with a Lean mindset and is skilled at applying Lean tools to improve business operations
Demonstrated record of success in leading manufacturing operations
Strong communication and analytical abilities and the capacity to drive continuous improvement
Strong organization and planning skills and have demonstrated expertise in providing strategic direction and further developing bench strength
Coaching, development and organizational leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to foster positive employee relations
Strong commitment to quality
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/GE11GLOBAL/en_global/desktop/assets/images/poster_screen_reader_optimized_w_supplement.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes