Posted Position Title Shift Leader

Job Number	1856103
Business	GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment	Oil & Gas
About Us	GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Manufacturing
Function Segment	Shop Operations
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United Kingdom
City	Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal Code	NE6 3PF
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The Shift Leader has the responsibility of managing their dedicated manufacturing area on a shift basis. Key to this role is an individual’s leadership, technical and people management skills. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, effectively manage your team to meet manufacturing targets whilst working to best practice and all company and statutory obligations.
Essential Responsibilities	There are Shift Leader positions within our Metal Cell area and Polymer Cell area: Candidates are encouraged to identify which skill set they believe best fits the following areas: Metal forming/rotation equipment Polymer extrusion, preferably in pipe manufacturing. Include the following but other duties may be assigned:- Actively support and engage in all EHS activity, Company policies and procedures to ensure staff are fully compliant Ensure you maintain your responsibilities by compliance of EHS and Company Policies and Procedures. Responsible for employee inductions on site within 24 hours of commencement Responsible for the issue and control of PPE Recording achievements, setting objectives, and delivering appraisals identifying individual development plan for each member of your team Responsible for monitoring and recording operator performance which include competencies, quality and safety and any other areas deemed above and beyond the scope of their role via fact files Ensure all staff are fully trained and competent ensuring you have flexibility within your team skills Responsible for their teams administration relation to people management and fully participate in the audit process Handle all ER matters with support from HR and management Team where necessary Create/review and approve necessary documentation – SOI’s RA’s etc Participate in Lean Development programme utilising Lean Techniques, identify opportunities to improve overall production performance activity Effective resource management of team in line with production requirements Responsible in recruitment processes including assessments for new employees Effective people and performance management of their staff Address any issues and resolve problems Report maintenance needs to ensure manufacturing processes are effective as possible minimising downtime Actively support and engage in process and equipment improvement Provide advice and guidance to colleagues regarding operational requirements Attend and present at operational and management meetings Actively work towards Manufacturing Strategic Objectives Conduct/support any investigations following any incident/accidents that may occurs (including near misses).
Qualifications/Requirements	NVQ Level 4 Proven Supervisory track record Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to present information to a varied audience Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Able to work in a team environment Ability to operate and navigate through computer packages (Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint etc.) Proven effective, practical problem solver Have an appetite to learn and an open mind with regards to new ideas and concepts Ability to work on own initiative with minimal resource for advice and direction Learns from actions (successes/mistakes) Ability to challenge decisions in a constructive manner.
Desired Characteristics	Seeks positive ways to achieve objectives Is driven by achieving accurate results Evaluates risks Identifies key points and provides relevant details Active listener and checks mutual understanding Learns from actions (successes/mistakes) Works well under pressure Supportive to colleagues Is reliable and dependable.