Manufacturing Manager - Production Supervision - Generator Repairs

AL7635 GE Steam Power, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

Retirement Savings Plan with company 4

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova in Richmond, VA seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the Generator Winding shop, driving safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You will coordinate staffing and schedules to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, while partnering with technical leads and quality technicians to ensure smooth execution across shifts.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in manufacturing leadership, plus lean manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing role.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, repair, or services environment.
• Prior leadership experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day production leadership for the Generator Winding shop team to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and resources to meet customer requirements, production schedules, and key objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead first-line shop activities across multiple shifts, partnering with Technical Leads, Quality Technicians, and other support functions to ensure smooth execution of work.
• Review production orders, execute schedules, and remove barriers that could impact output, quality, or timeliness.
• Identify and solve problems, eliminate waste, and drive visual management and Daily Management System discipline across the department.
• Analyze equipment, skill, and process issues, take corrective action, and help minimize downtime and disruption to schedules.
• Support process improvement efforts and assist the Cell Leader in making decisions that improve repairs execution and resource use.
• Perform administrative responsibilities such as time sheet review and approval, labor vouchering, requisitions, and workforce scheduling.
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members to strengthen performance, teamwork, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Use strong communication and leadership skills to support a positive, accountable, and high‑performing team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Power Generation / Heavy Industry

Education

Bachelor or Associate’s degree

HS Diploma/GED + 4 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a member of the Operations team, you will help lead safe, reliable, and efficient shop operations while supporting your team in meeting production goals, improving quality and productivity, and driving continuous improvement across the Generator Cell.

What you’ll do

• Provide day-to-day production leadership for the Generator Winding shop team to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.


• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and resources to meet customer requirements, production schedules, and key objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.


• Lead first-line shop activities across multiple shifts, partnering with Technical Leads, Quality Technicians, and other support functions to ensure smooth execution of work.


• Review production orders, execute schedules, and remove barriers that could impact output, quality, or timeliness.


• Identify and solve problems, eliminate waste, and drive visual management and Daily Management System discipline across the department.


• Analyze equipment, skill, and process issues, take corrective action, and help minimize downtime and disruption to schedules.


• Support process improvement efforts and assist the Cell Leader in making decisions that improve repairs execution and resource use.


• Perform administrative responsibilities such as time sheet review and approval, labor vouchering, requisitions, and workforce scheduling.


• Coach, motivate, and develop team members to strengthen performance, teamwork, safety, quality, and productivity.


• Use strong communication and leadership skills to support a positive, accountable, and high‑performing team environment.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor or Associate’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing role.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, repair, or services environment.


• Prior leadership experience in a similar setting.

What will make you stand out

• Power Generation or Heavy Industrial leadership experience.


• 3+ years of prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Lean Manufacturing experience or training.


• Proven team‑building and people leadership skills.


• Strong ability to coach, counsel, and motivate a workforce.


• Demonstrated success in bringing assignments to completion.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across teams.

Eligibility Requirements

• Willing and able to work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays when needed.


• This role will not provide sponsorship.


• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Richmond Service Center.

Benefits Available to You

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;


• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource;


• 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.


• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Pay & Bonus

• For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00.


• The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.


• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 25, 2026.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Legal & Compliance

• 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).

Company Overview

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