Operations Management Leadership Program - OMLP at GE - General Electric

Job Number 2706172
Location: Lagos
Business: GE Global Growth Organization
Business Segment: Global Growth Organization Africa

Role Summary/Purpose

• The Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) Program Associate demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals / programs / processes for an area or business segment.
• In this role you will use your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• The GE Operations Management Leadership Program combines broad exposure to core Supply Chain and Services job assignments along with formal classroom studies.
• Due to the rotational nature of the Program, a member will typically complete three to four assignments over a two-year period, each approximately six to eight months in length that cut across different aspects in manufacturing processes, products and services.
• Program members will also receive applicable technical and business training to compliment their rotational on-the-job training. Relocation is typically required while on program.
• Typically a program member will have a supervisory, technical, sourcing and production / materials management assignment while on program
• Collaborate with Assignment Leader in setting and achieving realistic and challenging operation goals
• Plan and perform assigned tasks within the framework of areas’ schedules, budget, quality and cost constraints while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness in results
• Demonstrate ability to understand and apply operational and technical fundamentals in the business environment using analytical and problem solving skills.
• Develop cooperation and teamwork while leading diverse groups in the development and implementation of team goals.
• Generate innovative ideas and apply change best practices to ensure impact of key initiatives.
• Complete Technical training in areas such as Contemporary Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain Management, American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification, Six Sigma Quality training with Greenbelt Certification, Environmental Health & Safety.
• Complete business training in topics such as Project Management, Team Leading

Qualifications/Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Information Technology
• Outstanding academic achievements (Top 25% of class) or a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Strong business acumen with the ability to motivate others

Desired Characteristics:

• Geographic flexibility and global mindset
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to coordinate many tasks concurrently