Manufacturing Supervisor/Coach

GE Renewable Energy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational energy company seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor/Coach to oversee daily site operations, ensure safety, and develop front-line employees. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong leadership skills, fostering a collaborative environment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages are offered, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including medical and dental

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations relevant to the position.
• Ability to coach and develop employees.
• Strong leadership skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety protocols are followed by front-line employees.
• Guide and develop hourly employees in their tasks.
• Resolve issues following established procedures.
• Develop strong customer relationships and communicate effectively.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to influence others and lead teams

Effective problem identification and solution skills

Proven analytical and organizational ability

Flexibility under changing conditions

Humble and eager to learn

Transparent communicator

Strong decision-maker

Analytical-minded problem solver

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/GED with 4 years in Manufacturing

Job description

Overview

In this role, the Manufacturing Supervisor/Coach will perform daily operations of the site to ensure reliability and consistency across multiple production lines/service shops. This role requires developed and strong foundational functional skills and knowledge of relevant technologies and theoretical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supports front-line manufacturing employees ensuring safety protocols/procedures are followed.
• Guides, coaches and develops hourly employees.
• Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organization.
• Partners with peers to understand priorities on a daily basis to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Works together with business leadership at the LPB, SPB and EB levels; works on cross-functional teams.
• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience.
• Resolves issues using established procedures and policies. Partners with direct Leader or more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions and/or parameters.
• Collaborates with others to solve issues. Develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between the customer and GE. Exchanges technical information; asks questions and checks for understanding.
• Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow all safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train employees as needed based upon knowledge and experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma /GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Flexible under changing conditions and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem-solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

Compensation and Benefits

• The base pay range for this position is $64,600 - $76,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan.
• This posting is expected to close on July 18, 2025.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Company Information and Disclaimer

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.