Operations Leader 1st Shift - Machining

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 90,400 - 120,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Schenectady seeks an Operations Leader to oversee machinists and ensure safety, quality, and productivity. Applicants should have a relevant degree and leadership experience in manufacturing. This full-time role requires on-site presence, with a salary range of $90,400 - $120,400 plus a 10% performance bonus.

Qualifications

• 2 years of manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership experience required.
• 5 years of machining or manufacturing-related experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Delegate work assignments based on production schedule.
• Manage daily productivity goals and ensure targets are met.
• Communicate safety talking points and address safety concerns.
• Lead EHS trainings for employees.
• Monitor training and productivity of machinists.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead teams

Quick learner

Detailed knowledge of the Schenectady Machine Shop

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate's degree with manufacturing experience

High School diploma / GED with manufacturing experience

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The 1st Shift Operations Leader for the Schenectady Machine Shop will be responsible for hourly Machinists and Assemblers with respect to Safety, Quality, and Productivity. Candidate will plan and administer daily work assignments in accordance with cell work goals ensuring high quality results. Set clear expectations for the shifts and follow-up up with operators on deliverables daily. Responsible for scheduling training and taking actions needed to ensure safe work environment. Help resolve technical problems by coordinating with cell manufacturing engineers and machine repair to keep operations running smoothly. Ensure seamless transition of work direction to ops leaders on successive shifts.

Job Description Summary

The 1st Shift Operations Leader for the Schenectady Machine Shop will be responsible for hourly Machinists and Assemblers with respect to Safety, Quality, and Productivity. Candidate will plan and administer daily work assignments in accordance with cell work goals ensuring high quality results. Set clear expectations for the shifts and follow-up up with operators on deliverables daily. Responsible for scheduling training and taking actions needed to ensure safe work environment. Help resolve technical problems by coordinating with cell manufacturing engineers and machine repair to keep operations running smoothly. Ensure seamless transition of work direction to ops leaders on successive shifts.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Delegate work assignments based on current priorities dictated by production schedule
• Manage daily productivity goals and make sure machinists meeting L1 targets
• Communicate daily safety talking points (provided by EHS) and Encourage safety conversations- address concerns promptly
• Keep machinists who are training on task and monitor training to completion
• Verify that all hours in BMS/Prophecy are correctly vouchered for previous week before finance report (verify by Tuesday)
• Submit Work Orders and coordinate with Machine Repair to minimize machine down time
• Manage and schedule EHS trainings for employees on shift
• Be visible on the shop floor throughout shift and address issues/concerns that slow down productivity
• Verbally communicate with Operations Leaders on other shifts to make sure critical information flows between shift
• E-mail written shift turnover information to the salaried team
• Lead CARES Review for any injury that happens on shift
• Manage overtime and "flexing" opportunities on a weekly basis
• Verify that employee weekly time cards are correctly updated in Kronos
• Make sure that machinists on shift are filling out quality PC forms on daily basis
• Promote positive shop culture and maintain employee morale
• Optimize indirect labor on shift- Initiate housekeeping/ improvement projects
• Communicate and follow-up with quality non-compliance incidents that happen on shift-
• Uphold company code of conduct, procedures, and work rules for employees on shift and issue disciplinary action if necessary
  
  

Eligbiltiy Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership experience or associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership experience (OR High School diploma / GED with a minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership experience).
  
  

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• This role will require you to be 100% on site.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
  
  

Desired

• 5 years of machining or manufacturing related experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and machining.
• Quick learner.
• Self-Starter.
• Detailed knowledge of the Schenectady Machine Shop.
• Detailed machine process knowledge.
• Working knowledge of union rules and familiar with IUE 301 contract with GE.
• High energy.
  
  

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this position is $90,400 - $120,400. 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 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

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

This posting is expected to close on August 29, 2025 or when suitable candidate identified.

Benefits Available To You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
  
  

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. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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