Manufacturing and Facilities Manager

Job Description SummaryPerform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).Job Description

What you'll do

• Manage and plan the GE CSS Campinas shop operations in order to reach defined targets in safety, quality, delivery and cost. Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards. Team management of hourly employees and contractors.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team and act as lean leader in the Shop. Take ownership on Kaizen/Lean events with the ultimate goal of defining processes improvements and cost reduction initiatives. Create new Procedures and Processes and/or update existing ones as needed.
• Manage inventory levels and guarantee accuracy through cycle and annual counting. Expected to manage the inventory based on standard KPI's. Define, implement and control best practices to mitigate Excess & Obsolescence. Work with suppliers and Tax Team to promptly treat Scrap components.
• Implement S&OP based on backlog and forecast with support from Planning Team. Have full control and visibility of Manufacturing Workload and manage resources as required to fulfill Business' requests. Report Manufacturing Workload through regular updates.
• Manage shop operational activities such as equipment assembly inside our shop and outsourced, internal test activities and factory acceptance tests with customers. Guarantee exceptional customer experience and high quality standards of our products. Promote daily, weekly and monthly meetings with internal Supply Chain Team to update project schedules and actions.
• Develop, control and update projects' internal schedules. Responsible for On Time Delivery and Quality assurance.
• Work in partnership with project management and engineering. Suggest mechanical layout, wiring diagram and overall project improvements as part of the continuous improvement cycle.
• Develop, implement and control all Manufacturing KPIs.
• Responsible for all Facilities activities such as industrial and building maintenance, janitorial and P&E (Plant & Equipment) projects. Responsible for negotiating with suppliers (with Support from Sourcing). Responsible for strongly acting with Suppliers for all Facilities & Building maintenance, renovation and/or expansion. Control CAPEX budget and schedule.
• Expected to demonstrate high levels of safety, security and quality practices and act as the role model in such values for the overall plant staff.

What you'll bring

• Graduation in an accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering.
• Advanced English skills
• Previous experience of at least 3-5 years in the Energy or Oil & Gas industry acting in a global company with projects of high and moderate complexity.
• Previous experience with Planning and/or manufacturing activities in a Shop operations environment

What will make you stand out

• Finance/Tax experience in activities related to purchasing and assets is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence people and lead medium teams.
• Lead initiatives of complex scope and high impact.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Responsible for the Shop QC (Quality Control) and guarantee material compliance according to engineering standards and customer requirements. Act as the point of contact in Supply Chain for TRS (Technical Regulations and Standards) matters of discussion with Engineering and ITO.
• Coordinate the national logistics chain (inbound & outbound) as well as the factory material flow. Overall shipping documents, packaging and wooden crates processes are also part of the scope.
• Previous experience working with highly customized projects for customers in Latin America
• Intermediate Spanish skills

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Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova )

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more:

About GE Gas Power

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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