General Electric Hiring For Lead Production Cell Leader, Cores at Schenectady, NY Full Time

Job Description Summary
Looking to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

What impact you’ll make;

The Lead Production Cell Leader – Cores will be accountable for functional, business, and company objectives related to the Schenectady Cores & Castings development & manufacturing facility. You will lead the cores area operations and provide support for process areas. Leading a team of approximately 30 union-represented employees, responsibilities will include process development, quality control plan creation, work instruction development, and operator training

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
What you’ll do

• Lead development and stabilization of critical investment castings manufacturing processes at our Schenectady Production Plant
• Lead the implementation of tooling, fixtures, process material specifications, quality control plans, & work instructions to deliver a comprehensive manufacturing process that meets engineering design requirements and can be scaled to large volume production
• Lead & support product & process trials to accelerate learning and drive shorter lead times for new production introductions
• Support brilliant factory initiatives by leveraging technology, and data while building these capabilities into the Schenectady Cores & Castings manufacturing processes
• Lead Cores production team in meeting goals related to Safety, Quality, Fulfillment & Cost
• Drive operator training & qualification
• Establish & support robust safety practices and instill a safety-conscious culture
• Develop & drive key operational metrics & KPI’s (Key process Indicators) for the Investment Castings operation
• Drive process improvement activities related to process yield, defect reduction, & cost of quality
• Develop team members by providing growth opportunities, mentoring, performance feedback, and appropriate coaching
• Work cross-functionally to resolve technical challenges, implement large impactful simplification efforts, and drive product cost
• Ensure communication of key business & customer topics to employees
• Interface with other organizations and vendors to assure requirements are met on time

What you’ll bring (Required Qualifications)

What will make you stand out

• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional environment and effectively interface with all levels of the organization and customers
• Prior gas turbine and/or repair manufacturing experience
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify critical issues
• Experience in a start-up or development environment
• Strong propensity for excelling in a demanding environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Able to adapt to ever changing priorities  
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Resourceful, proactive, assertive, detail oriented, energetic, with flexible attitude
• Ability to support multiple projects and balance conflicting needs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Six Sigma or Lean training or equivalent quality certification

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $87,300. – 120,000. USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, geographic location, and skill set.  
This position is also eligible for a 10% annual performance bonus.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%,120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This position will stay open on the career website until at least 11/08/2023.


Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. 

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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.

Additional Information

#LI-Remote – This is a remote position