Cell Leader

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a people leader to manage a high‑tech manufacturing cell for large-scale power plant equipment. You will drive safety, quality, delivery and cost while directing salaried and hourly staff, and coordinating with engineering and planning teams.

The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, process improvements, and collaboration across the site to support both new builds and repairs. Strong leadership and a track record in manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 6+ years manufacturing experience.
• Experience in supervisory roles leading salaried and hourly teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a manufacturing cell to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety.
• Direct team development and growth through hiring, priority setting, and performance reviews.
• Support both New Build and repairs/site services for rotating power plant components.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

People leader of a highly technical manufacturing cell employing various assembly and testing technologies of large-scale power plant equipment within a fast-growing Generator and Power business. Own all aspects of daily operations and management of the manufacturing cell.

Job Description Summary

People leader of a highly technical manufacturing cell employing various assembly and testing technologies of large-scale power plant equipment within a fast-growing Generator and Power business. Own all aspects of daily operations and management of the manufacturing cell.

Drive Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost of a fast-paced and customer facing manufacturing shop. Will provide direction and leadership to own salary team of operations leaders, manufacturing engineers, and planners, with indirect leadership of Materials and Quality teams within the cell. Leadership of this shop will employ and necessitate various Lean Strategies and Initiatives as well as leverage technical skills in product development and improvement as the areas forecasts significant growth in the coming years.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage a manufacturing cell in order to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety. Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards. Team management of salaried employees and hourly employees.
• Responsible for direct team development and growth through hiring, priority setting, and regular performance reviews.
• Function within larger Gas Power business to provide product for both New Build product as well as support repairs and site services for shipping and testing rotating power plant components.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and a larger Lean initiative within the cell and throughout the site. Leverage and champion Lean across entire team and shops to propose and implement significant process and production changes.
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing with at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role OR High School Diploma/GED and minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience and 6 years manufacturing supervisory role.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,600.00 and $204,400.00. 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 September 15, 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.