Manufacturing Supervisor
if1874 ge energy power conversion uk
📍 rugby united kingdom🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
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**Job Description**
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At **GE Vernova Power Conversion**, we provide electrification solutions that enable customers to power energy-intensive operations while improving energy efficiency. We are recognized for delivering high-performance electrical systems and solutions across the marine, energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
We are looking for a **Production Supervisor** to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives are achieved while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee development.
**Key Responsibilities:**
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* Lead and supervise daily production activities to achieve manufacturing schedules and monthly production targets.
* Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
* Drive quality excellence by ensuring products meet required quality standards.
* Allocate work effectively and optimize manpower utilization to maximize operational efficiency.
* Monitor production performance and support cost control against budget targets.
* Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Fulfilment, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to meet production and customer requirements.
* Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Lead Lean initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, process improvements, and operational efficiency projects.
* Support the development, coaching, and performance management of production employees, including skills assessments and development discussions.
* Manage employee relations matters in partnership with HR, where required.
* Coordinate contractor activities in line with site requirements.
* Provide operational support and cover for peers as needed.
* Complete production reporting and other management activities as required.
* Undertake additional reasonable responsibilities in line with business needs.
_This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities._
**Required Qualifications:**
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* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred but not essential.
* Experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally involving rotating machinery or electrical manufacturing.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Ability to prioritize workload and meet production deadlines.
* Good computer literacy, including familiarity with manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions while also taking initiative independently.
**Desired Characteristics:**
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* Passion for continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles.
* Experience implementing 5S and operational excellence initiatives.
* Strong leadership and people development skills.
* Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
* Organized, proactive, and customer-focused approach.
* Ability to plan, execute, and communicate operational priorities effectively.
**What You Can Expect From Us:**
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* Challenging and meaningful work supporting the global energy transition.
* Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
* A collaborative and inclusive working environment where flexibility is encouraged whenever possible.
* Competitive compensation and flexible benefits designed to support your individual needs, including:
* Company pension contribution
* Income protection
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Healthy lifestyle allowance
* 34 days of annual leave, including public holidays, with flexibility where business needs allow.
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**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No