Job Description Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials from suppliers and across manufacturing departments to support generator production schedules in Pensacola, Florida. Plan and schedule material requirements, production activities, and purchasing needs to ensure the timely availability of components and assemblies for generator manufacturing. Maintain accountability for the quality and accuracy of assigned work while operating within established procedures and operational guidelines. Serve as a key liaison between customers, production teams, engineering, procurement, suppliers, and supply chain stakeholders to ensure cross-functional alignment, mitigate supply chain risks, maintain production continuity, and drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage master production planning, material planning processes, and related systems to support generator manufacturing operations. Prepare, maintain, and update production schedules, material requirements, and purchasing plans in alignment with customer demand and manufacturing priorities.
• Coordinate material availability for generator components, assemblies, and subassemblies, including electrical components, control systems, wiring, mechanical parts, and other production-critical materials.
• Partner with production, procurement, engineering, warehouse, and planning teams to ensure materials are available when needed, proactively identify supply constraints, and minimize production delays.
• Monitor inventory levels, material shortages, supplier lead times, and production requirements to support efficient manufacturing operations and optimize inventory performance.
• Ensure alignment between material plans, production schedules, customer delivery commitments, and key performance indicators (KPIs), including On-Time Delivery (OTD), inventory accuracy, and schedule adherence.
• Identify opportunities to improve material planning processes, inventory management, supplier coordination, and overall supply chain efficiency within generator manufacturing operations.
• Apply working knowledge of production planning, procurement, inventory management, and manufacturing processes to resolve day-to-day operational challenges within established procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, engineering changes, component substitutions, and material requirements associated with generator configurations and product revisions.
• Drive and support On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance through proactive material planning, effective coordination across departments, and timely resolution of material shortages and production-related issues.
• Manage communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to monitor delivery commitments, address supply disruptions, assess operational risks, and maintain continuity of generator production.
• Serve as a key point of coordination between customers, production teams, engineering, procurement, and supply chain stakeholders to communicate material availability, production status, delivery risks, and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate recurring material issues, implement corrective actions, and improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Escalate complex supply chain, supplier performance, and production scheduling issues to management when necessary, ensuring timely decisions and appropriate corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Business Administration or equivalent 3+ years of experience in procurement, production planning, materials management, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with ERP-based production planning and materials management systems, including a strong understanding of material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, purchasing processes, and production scheduling.
• 5+ years of experience with SAP.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, material flow, and production scheduling requirements.
• Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) management and hands-on experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Ability to coordinate material requirements for complex manufactured products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, resolve material shortages, mitigate operational risks, and support customer delivery commitments.
• Experience coordinating with production, engineering, procurement, quality, and warehouse teams to maintain manufacturing continuity.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing material requirements and respond effectively to changing production demands.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% within the region.

Desired Characteristics

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, with demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, optimize processes, and enhance operational performance.
• Previous experience working with SAP and Pelico tools.
• Previous experience or exposure to generator manufacturing, power generation equipment, industrial electrical systems, or related control systems.
• Familiarity with generator components, electrical assemblies, control panels, alternators, engines, and associated manufacturing materials.
• Understanding of engineering change management, BOM revisions, material substitutions, and configuration management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production operations with a focus on On-Time Delivery (OTD), inventory optimization, schedule adherence, and supplier performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to align production priorities, material availability, and customer requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to document, plan, coordinate, and execute operational initiatives while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and compliance with established procedures.
• Proactive approach to identifying supply chain risks, resolving material constraints, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing production requirements, supplier commitments, inventory targets, and customer delivery expectations.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $76,300.00 and $114,400.00. 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 November 09, 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.