Overview
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Job Description Summary: Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition. Reporting directly to the GSI Quality Leader and functionally to the PDG Leader, the holder of this position is responsible for developing, implementing and leading the Quality strategy for the Power Transformer Product Delivery Group (PDG). The job holder provides leadership to a matrix organisation based at Stafford Power Transformer factory, setting standards and supporting business needs across a complex product, project & services portfolio, and driving actions to optimise and embed Quality performance in all activities.
Responsibilities
* Direct a functional area of a major business segment within the Power Transformer PDG Quality Leader role.
* Translate concepts, consider strategic options, develop tactics, and implement change.
* Create programs responsive to external environment.
* Participate in cross-functional business and cultural development.
* Drive the Power Transformer PDG Quality strategy, with emphasis on creating added value and business growth and minimising the cost of poor Quality; engage with key business stakeholders to lead initiatives to deliver improvement targets and develop a Quality-based culture.
* Define the technical path with strategic direction and tactical focus; establish solution options for complex issues affecting the organisation across PDG Power Transformers factory, engineering, suppliers and operations to maximise SQDC targets.
* Ensure harmonised Quality System requirements are established and maintained at the factory and at Business Line, in compliance with regulatory standards; interact with third party and customer auditors.
* Lead Stafford Power Transformer Customer Project and Supplier Quality teams with functional leadership to the Manufacturing Quality team.
* Provide leadership support to evaluate and enhance continuous improvement processes to boost operational reliability and operational excellence.
* Implement and maintain a quality improvement process targeting reduction in product variation and product losses using key management tools; leverage metrics to measure performance against Quality objectives with clear accountability.
* Engage in, contribute to, and lead programs to meet targets and initiatives.
* Lead and develop a culture supportive of the GE Vernova Way, ensuring effective communication across the Quality organisation and alignment with operational goals.
* Provide leadership development and performance feedback to staff, coaching and mentoring across the organisation.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
* Significant experience in global Quality leadership within complex global engineering, supply chain, project management & services environments; ideally with experience leading Quality in the HVDC Power Transformer sector.
Desired Characteristics
* Masters degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
* Graduate of GE’s Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) or similar leadership program preferred.
* Experience in leading and developing Quality policies, procedures and practices in demanding Quality-focused industries (e.g., offshore wind, automotive, aviation).
* Direct leadership experience in Operational management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and/or Execution of highly Engineered Projects.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to influence and drive strategic change across the organisation.
* Change agent with credibility at all levels of the organisation.
* Excellent communication skills and experience working across local and global cultures.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and explain critical issues.
* Lean practitioner expertise and experience of process simplification is preferred.
* Ability to work collaboratively across functions with extensive global experience leading cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams.
* Mentoring and coaching capability with a track record of motivating and inspiring others.
About Us
GE Vernova is a world leader in energy solutions, with a portfolio of energy businesses globally. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems and services to deliver power reliably from generation to end users and supports the energy transition.
What We Offer
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with flexible work arrangements; competitive benefits and development opportunities, including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Location and Related Details
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom; Stafford, England, United Kingdom; and related roles as part of GE Vernova Grid Solutions. Referrals increase interview chances.
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