Manufacturing Specialist 2 - Production Supervision

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Stafford, United Kingdom, is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist 2 - Production Supervision to manage tooling lifecycle and support field service operations, ensuring tools are safe, calibrated and ready to perform.

You will link engineering and field teams, coordinate maintenance, inspection and calibration, and implement improved asset tracking, inventory management and cost control while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Manage complex equipment inventory and maintenance schedules.
• Communicate with engineers, suppliers, and project leaders.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for industrial tools.
• Plan logistics and organize resources under time-sensitive projects.
• Pursue continuous improvement and streamline processes.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field is nice to have, experience matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of specialist tooling and test equipment for field service.
• Coordinate maintenance, inspection and calibration schedules.
• Collaborate with field service managers to supply correct tooling for activities.
• Develop asset tracking and cost-control systems.
• Improve productivity by standardizing tooling packages and reducing downtime.
• Promote safety and quality across all tooling and equipment.

Skills

Equipment inventory management

Stakeholder communication

Health and safety regulations

Logistics planning

Continuous improvement

Engineering degree preferred

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Do you want to play a critical role in powering the world’s energy infrastructure by ensuring our field teams have the right tools to succeed? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Manufacturing Specialist 2 - Production Supervision to join our team based in Stafford, United Kingdom.

Job Description

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Manufacturing Specialist 2 - Production Supervision will manage the full lifecycle of specialist tooling and test equipment to support our field service operations. You will act as the vital link between our engineering and field service teams, ensuring that every tool provided is safe, calibrated, and ready to perform. Your work directly impacts the efficiency of our service projects, helping our engineers deliver high-quality results while maintaining the highest safety standards across the business.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Managing a comprehensive register of hand tools, power tools, and specialist equipment to ensure full operational readiness.
• Coordinating maintenance, inspection, and calibration schedules to ensure all equipment remains compliant and safe for use.
• Collaborating with field service managers and project teams to identify, plan, and deliver the correct tooling for specific field activities.
• Developing and implementing improved systems for asset tracking, inventory management, and cost control.
• Improving productivity by researching new equipment, standardizing tooling packages, and identifying opportunities to reduce downtime.
• Promoting a strong culture of safety and quality by ensuring all tooling meets statutory, industry, and internal requirements.

Skills for Success

• The ability to manage complex equipment inventory and maintenance schedules effectively.
• The capability to communicate and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, suppliers, and project leaders.
• An understanding of health and safety regulations, particularly those associated with industrial engineering tools.
• An expertise in logistics, planning, and organizing resources under time-sensitive project conditions.
• A keen interest in continuous improvement and finding innovative ways to streamline processes.
• A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant technical or engineering field are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Stafford, United Kingdom office.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy. Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change! We're determined to be the best place to grow We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development.

We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com