Quality Leader - Meters - (US-GA-College Park - 30349)

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Jobcode: L:88925955
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Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Energy Function: Quality Location: Atlanta, GA Job #: 843272 Posted: Nov 14, 2008 Responsibilities GE is planning for tomorrow. Where will you be? As the Meters Quality Leader, you will be responsible for coordinating process-related quality and growth initiatives including traditional QA, Six Sigma (DFSS, DMAIC, and Lean) and Innovation Processes working with the product line and functional leadership across the business. You will drive integrated business processes and documentation to facilitate productivity and global expansion. *Develop and lead the overall Quality strategy and execution plan for Meters, including curriculum development, training, project co-ordination and certifications across all global sites. *Lead and Leverage the combined Quality and Lean Initiatives for the Meters Business. *Quality Leadership includes COQ reduction actions, QMS deployment, monitoring and auditing for effectiveness, Key customer Issue management. *Lean Leadership includes Sponsoring Lean Action Work Outs (AWO's), providing tools and best practices. *Develop strategies that support Meters growth and execution excellence. *Develop roadmap for effective utilization of Six Sigma, Lean and QA resources including resource allocation, project selection and prioritization, and certification (DMAIC and DFSS). *Assess need and deploy resources to various Meters plant sites and suppliers, supplementing local teams, for short run, quick improvements, and subsequent monitoring. *Design and develop an integrated and dynamic Quality Management System for Meters leveraging and integrating current Enterprise Resources Planning System (ERP) process design activities. *Engage Meter quality team in driving business improvements in Inquiry to Order (ITO), customer service, project management, and New Product Introduction (NPI) effectiveness. *Lead customer quality focus including Net Promoter Score (NPS), issue resolution, and analysis of warranty and other COQ issues. Own COQ budget responsibility. Signature: ~HJ~~CB~ Qualifications *Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline. *At least five years of experience in a progressively more responsible position. *Green Belt certified (GE Employees only). Desired *Expertise in application of DFSS methods and tools. *Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and facilitation skills. *Strong and demonstrated leadership skills. *Ability to work effectively cross functionally. *Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma quality concepts and tools. *Master Black Belt or Black Belt Certification (GE Employees only). *Leadership in business operations or product line role, with demonstrated ability to lead and execute a business strategy. *Prior experience in a customer-facing role. *Demonstrated skills leading and motivating a team across functional operational boundaries. *Demonstrated skill leading global teams. Direct international (non US) experience. *Excellent written and verbal communication skills. *Masters Degree in business administration or relevant technical discipline *Strong analytical bias. *Experience with application of Lean principles and tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Lean Action-Work-Outs, and Lean Design concepts. *Experience using Minitab, Gen IIII Tools, PEZ, and Design Expert. *Self-motivated and independent. *Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. General *Fortune's Most Admired Company, General Electric, currently has a Quality Leader, Meters position available in T&D, a division of Infrastructure, Energy. *GE Energy (www.ge.com/energy) electrifies the world by providing reliable, efficient products and services for the energy industry. We help businesses and authorities that generate, transmit or use electricity. We work in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy, as well as with renewable resources such as water and wind energy. *GE Energy's Transmission & Distribution (T&D) is a division of GE Energy Services. Our business offers the best hardware & software products, services & solutions in the control, transmission & distribution of electricity. You will be part of the business that develops, implements, & provides high-tech software solutions such as Grid management software, automation systems, meters, power transformers & capacitors that enable grid intelligence processes for the electric, utility, public service & telecomm industries. This is an exciting time to join our business. www.energytdjobs.com *Atlanta, GA with its warm climate and beautiful metropolitan area continues to grow; while remaining known for its commitment to the environment. Atlanta is home to many major league sports teams as well as the performing arts, historic sites, & museums. With over 30 colleges & universities. Come see why we love Atlanta! http