Job Description Summary
The 1st Shift Operations Leader for Power Nozzle Repair will provide daily leadership and planning for manufacturing operations supporting the cell's priorities: safety, quality, delivery and cost. You will be expected to make business critical decisions in a timely manner while demonstrating leadership in communicating goals, daily assignments and process changes for the cell. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute production plans for cell operations and effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead operators in daily execution of standard work for Safety Quality Delivery and Cost
- Complete hourly team payroll, discipline, and performance reviews
- Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production plans for a team of 30 to 40 hourly operators (direct and contractors) consistent with the goals and objectives of the department
- Drive daily schedule attainment to meet all internal and external customer commitments
- Monitor performance to the plan and take pro-active action to solve problems and mitigate risk in meeting the plan. This includes the use of, and even creation of, L1 and L2 Communication boards
- Use prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute daily operations
- In-depth understanding of key business drivers to make priority calls and drive the cell forward in problem solving
- Drive cultural change during PNR layout restructuring and lean line build outs
- Work to maintain and further develop a Visual Management including support for a 5S program, materials, and metric displays
- Work with cross-functional peers to troubleshoot and resolve technical and quality issues as they arise
- Support cell initiatives such as Built in Quality, Roadmap Projects, Capacity expansion, etc.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in a manufacturing
- Minimum 2 years in manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain discipline
Eligibility Requirements
- This position is 100% onsite position at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC site
- Must be willing / able to work off-shift, weekends when business' needs required
- Sponsorship not provided for this position
Desired Characteristics
- Strong Leadership Skills to maintain relationships and drive problem solving.
- Experience leading hourly teams.
- LEAN green belt certification.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, manage, and execute production schedules.
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
- Strong coaching and employee development skills.
- Proven ability to lead through change and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to work effectively across functions including quality, engineering, planning, maintenance, and supply chain.
- Demonstrated ability to use data and production metrics to identify trends and drive performance.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and proactive risk identification
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
About GE Vernova Gas Power
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Vernova 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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 20, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.