Job Description Summary

Manage the global packaging cost out program for Onshore Wind. Lead and develop packaging solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost of goods and services to and from internal and/or external customers/suppliers. Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

In this role the Packaging Cost Out Leader will:

• Assess packaging of inbound shipments to GE Global factories to identify Cost Out Projects

• Prioritize, Develop, Lead and Implement Cost out projects associated with packaging of GE materials

• Manage Reusable skid program. Resolve issue and implement continuous improvements as needed.

• Liaise with Sourcing, Material Management, Logistics Operations, Sourcing Quality and Engineering as needed to assure all functional requirements regarding packaging are met

• Track costs regarding packaging improvement projects, including but not limited to Logistics costs, package material costs, and factory handling costs. Validate costs estimates with Finance

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and Corrective actions regarding any component damage attributable to packaging.

• Collaborate with Direct Material Sourcing and Logistics sourcing to negotiate revised pricing based on packaging changes

• Leverage Packaging best practices across all of GE Renewable Energy’s global factories

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from accredited college or university

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Supply Chain

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in logistics and/or sourcing functions

• Ability to react quickly in a cross-functional, fast-paced, high volume role

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills

• Effective analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• Very strong result oriented mindset

The salary range for this position is $115,100.00 - $191,900.00 USD Annual

USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this role has variable compensation incentive of 10%. Available Health and Welfare benefits may include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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