Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Leader leads large hourly teams to guarantee that the shop’s daily and weekly operations meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. The Production Leader will be able to influence the quality of their own work and the work of their teams by serving as a significant information resource for several sections. This role is based on a shift schedule and will include some weekends.
Job Description.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Oversee and manage all sectors utilising Lean principles, including 5S, workplace organisation, and daily management (SQDCP), to ensure:
Section safety standards are strategically monitored and continuously improved.
Strategic monitoring of section quality standards aims for ongoing development.
Lead several sections with full decision-making autonomy to meet the delivery plan. Resolves problems that necessitate good process knowledge and judgement within established company procedures.
Ensures daily management processes are followed at the section level to maximise productivity and cost compliance.
Responsible for managing employee attendance, absences, and performance.
Achieve critical responsibilities by:
Manages the area’s production workers, enabling cross-team flexibility and assuring site-wide collaboration.
Strong awareness of important business drivers and Lean tools, and applies this knowledge to achieve priorities established during the annual review process.
Sections are managed strategically, including tools requirements and training programs.
Leading problem solving when escalated by section and communicating with numerous cross-functional departments as needed.
Coaches section leaders to promote good communication in order to create and maintain a happy work environment.
The strict execution of established policies and procedures pertaining to people leadership matters.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Previous experience in section/people leadership or a similar role is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in the aviation industry (desired) or a similarly highly regulated/manufacturing environment is required.
Proactive approach to problem solving with agile collaborative skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to speak with all levels of management.
Existence or ability to achieve Lean tool champion status.
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements whenever possible, and understands the benefits of a healthy work-life balance for workers.
Total Reward.
At GE Aerospace, we recognise the value of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, allows you freedom, choice, and flexibility in how you receive your benefits while also allowing you to save money where possible.
As a new GE employee, we are glad to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can then adjust to meet your unique needs;
Non-contributory Pension.
Performance-related bonus
Life Assurance
Income protection for the entire group
Private medical coverage.
Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days including public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell.
Equal opportunities
GE Aerospace Wales is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer that accepts applications from disabled candidates. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all. If you have any questions or need revisions to our recruitment processes, please contact HR.Wales@ge.com.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is necessary and must be maintained for this position. Please keep in mind that if you are unable to receive BPSS clearance, you may be ineligible for the position, and any offer of employment may be rescinded for national security reasons. Please visit the link below for further information on the requirements for BPSS clearance. BPSS
Right to Work.
applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may be denied an appointment if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to fill the position. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.
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Additional Information
No relocation assistance provided.