Technical Area Business Leader - Fabrication

Technical Area Business Leader - Fabrication

Operational & Technical Leadership

Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing operations and overall equipment effectiveness within the assigned section.

Own operational performance and continuous improvement of key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture, aligning area targets with plant objectives.

Lead cross-functional manufacturing teams, including salaried and hourly employees, to achieve daily and long-term goals.

Ensure process stability through adherence to standard work and effective deployment of standardized work across the value stream.

Ensure 5S standards are established, maintained and audited throughout the section.

Equipment & Facility Systems

Own the effective utilization, reliability and operation of facility support systems including lighting, compressed air, electrical systems, plumbing, vacuum systems, sprinklers, HVAC and heating.

Identify recurring equipment and infrastructure issues, lead troubleshooting efforts and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Lead and support level 2 diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs.

Identify, prioritize and develop action plans to resolve chronic maintenance and infrastructure issues.

Serve as the primary technical contact for equipment suppliers and external vendors.

Conduct investigations into critical equipment failures and communicate findings and countermeasures.

Production Management & Communication

Utilize production line boards to monitor value stream performance, identify issues and initiate problem resolution.

Ensure clear communication of issues, actions and lessons learned across all shifts to prevent recurrence.

Prepare daily performance reports and present metrics during production meetings.

Prepare and cascade daily topics for zone leaders to ensure consistent messaging and execution.

Own information flow across shifts and adjacent maintenance escalation teams to ensure timely and accurate communication.

Engineering & Systems Integration

Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to support equipment strategies and technical readiness.

Ensure technical specifications are complete and aligned with overall equipment and manufacturing strategies.

Serve as gatekeeper for PLC and robot programs, layouts and equipment change documentation.

Support TPM initiatives and events across the manufacturing footprint.

Continuous Improvement

Live, promote and teach the Appliance Production System philosophy within the value stream.

Lead structured problem solving and root cause analysis for operational and technical issues.

Identify and eliminate waste through continuous improvement initiatives.

Promote and lead Kaizen and TPM events within the department.

Leadership & Talent Development

Issues timely, well-documented discipline and supports HR in completing prompt, thorough investigations when needed.

Coach, mentor and develop future leaders within the organization.

Ensure ongoing performance feedback, training and career development for team members.

Quality

Ensure products are manufactured to specification and are defect-free.

Enforce Manufacturing Control Plan (MCP) requirements and all quality standards.

Partner cross-functionally to resolve production and quality issues.

Monitor scrap data and lead permanent corrective actions to reduce waste.

Safety

Own safety performance and metrics for the value stream.

Promote a strong safety culture through active support of safety programs.

Ensure compliance with safety procedures and timely investigation of incidents.

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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