Job Description SummaryGE Aerospace Research will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic recovery while shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.
Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesThe Building Maintenance Supervisor on our Facilities team will be responsible to Maintain Buildings and Systems supporting site Infrastructure, complete requested actions requested by internal and external customers, manage the work of hourly employees and contracted services. This role will includes direction of unionized hourly trades including but not limited to Carpenters, Electricians, Fitters, Plumbers, Material Handlers, Millwrights, Environmental Waste Processors, Locksmiths, Painters, etc.. Contracted services include Janitorial Services, Refuse, Recycling, etc. You will also be expected to make business critical decisions in a timely manner and meet safety, quality, and delivery metrics within the organization.The Building Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities - Aerospace Research will:
- Direct the activities of an hourly team within the Facilities Organization
- Achieve highest safety levels in the Company
- Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production plans
- Coordinate consistent and effective workorder transition
- Achieve highest levels of internal and external customer service
- Develop and implement process controls
- Support Operations Manager in the strategic planning of manpower, equipment and other resources
- Mentor and motivate team in safety, quality and productivity improvements
- Coordinate resources to achieve goals with a timely and cost-effective strategy
- Identify, develop and execute a deck of projects to improve existing process quality and lower cost.
- Work with Projects and Engineering Teams to develop and execute plans to drive step change advancements in completing Operations Workorders
- Interface with the Customer for improvement of product quality and to ensure corrective feedback to quality issues
- Initiate and project manage capital equipment projects that support Facilities Operations, cost, and cycle improvements
- Work with Facilities Operations hourly team to review methods, schedules, and documentation for improvements
- Implement operator training plans
- Apply lean methods to equipment and material handling designs to reduce waste throughout the Operations Team Function
- Design, procure and implement tooling and fixturing to support ergonomic concerns
- Analyze and plan staff utilization, space requirements, workflow, and layout of equipment to achieve maximum operational quality and reliability
- Support site LEAN and EHS initiatives
- Troubleshoot issues with equipment and processes
- Embrace and drive a lean culture, leveraging kaizen processes to drive continuous improvement inclusive of the skills and capabilities of the team
- Exemplify and champion the GE Purpose and GE Leadership Behaviors - Act with Humility, Lead with Transparency, and Deliver with Focus
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business, supply chain, or similar technical field with a minimum of 5 years of prior experience in construction, operations, or maintenanceOR Associate Degree in a technical, construction or engineering field with minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical and electrical construction fields, including proven ability to scope, estimate and oversee the construction of projectsOR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of prior experience in construction, operations, or maintenance
- Experience communicating effectively, both oral and written, among an hourly workforce in a supply chain or similar environment
- Familiarity with operating in a unionized environment and adhering to a collective bargaining agreement
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, with a sense of urgency, to meet deadlines
- Ability and willingness to handle emergencies outside of normal working hours
- Ability to build and influence strong networks internally and externally, and work in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment
- Must be willing to work on site at our facility in Niskayuna, New York
- Must be 18 years or older
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics- Prior experience leading teams and projects
- High computer literacy - ability to use Microsoft Office to analyze data for decisioning
- Ability to drive innovation, execute plans and to think creatively
- Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
- Lean Six Sigma background and certification
The base pay range for this position is $77,300 - $128,800 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on October 24th 2024.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 requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes