Manufacturing Supervisor

GE Vernova; Rugby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; 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 is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, while fostering continuous improvement and employee development.

The role requires strong leadership, Lean experience, and the ability to coordinate with multiple functions to meet production targets and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet production deadlines.
• Good computer literacy including familiarity with manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production activities to achieve schedules and targets.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with EHS policies.
• Drive quality excellence to ensure products meet standards.
• Allocate work to maximise operational efficiency.
• Monitor production performance and support cost control against budget targets.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Fulfilment, Engineering and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

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 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