Manufacturing Supervisor

IF1874 GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Healthy lifestyle allowance

34 days annual leave

Job summary

GE Vernova Power Conversion in the UK Rugby site is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee development.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Fulfilment, Engineering and HR to optimise processes, implement Lean initiatives, coach teams, manage contractor activities, and ensure deliveries meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not essential.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve schedules and targets.
• Promote safety by ensuring adherence to EHS policies.
• Drive quality by meeting required standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on commitments.
• Support Lean initiatives, 5S and process improvements.
• Coach and develop production employees and manage performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Job Description Summary Job Description

At GE Vernova Power Conversion, we provide electrification solutions that enable customers to power energy-intensive operations while improving energy efficiency. We are recognized for delivering high-performance electrical systems and solutions across the marine, energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. We are looking for a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives are achieved while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production activities to achieve manufacturing schedules and monthly production targets.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
• Drive quality excellence by ensuring products meet required quality standards.
• Allocate work effectively and optimize manpower utilization to maximize operational efficiency.
• Monitor production performance and support cost control against budget targets.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Fulfilment, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to meet production and customer requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead Lean initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, process improvements, and operational efficiency projects.
• Support the development, coaching, and performance management of production employees, including skills assessments and development discussions.
• Manage employee relations matters in partnership with HR, where required.
• Coordinate contractor activities in line with site requirements.
• Provide operational support and cover for peers as needed.
• Complete production reporting and other management activities as required.
• Undertake additional reasonable responsibilities in line with business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred but not essential.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally involving rotating machinery or electrical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet production deadlines.
• Good computer literacy, including familiarity with manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions while also taking initiative independently.

Desired Characteristics

• Passion for continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience implementing 5S and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
• Organized, proactive, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to plan, execute, and communicate operational priorities effectively.

What You Can Expect From Us

Challenging and meaningful work supporting the global energy transition. Opportunities for professional growth and career development. A collaborative and inclusive working environment where flexibility is encouraged whenever possible.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation and flexible benefits designed to support your individual needs, including:

• Company pension contribution
• Income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Healthy lifestyle allowance
• 34 days of annual leave, including public holidays, with flexibility where business needs allow.

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