Operations Leader - 3rd Shift

GE Vernova; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a manufacturing leader to oversee daily operations and ensure reliable production on the Parsippany, NJ site. You will guide staffing, scheduling, and training to meet commitments while optimizing cost and cycle time on a 3rd shift.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity with cross-functional collaboration and a focus on developing employees through performance reviews and coaching.

Qualifications

• 3rd Shift capability required
• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of people leadership experience OR high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience leading a team
• Minimum of 6 years Manufacturing experience
• Computer literate - Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to support daily production plans, including manpower, work assignments, scheduling overtime, and training
• Drive daily schedule attainment to meet internal and external commitments with top quality at the lowest cost
• Drive safety, quality and productivity metrics
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers to resolve issues in manufacturing engineering, planning, quality
• Manage fulfillment / output aligned with department goals
• Arrange staffing to meet production schedules
• Support growth and development of employees with performance reviews
• Participate in Lean events and continuous improvement projects

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide direction to support needs of daily production plans, including manpower, work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training
• Drive daily schedule attainment to meet all internal and external customer commitments with top quality at the lowest cost, implement a strategy to reduce cycle times and reduce in-process inventory levels
• Drive business critical metrics including safety, quality and productivity
• Work with cross-functional peers in manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, etc. to resolve issues
• Manage fulfillment / output consistent with the goals and objectives of the department
• Arrange for adequate staffing to meet the production schedules set by production planning and consistent with the operating plan
• Develop and support the growth of all employees and maintain a performance-oriented work environment encompassing timely performance appraisals, reviews for new employees, and timely disciplinary action when warranted
• Participation in Lean events and drive continuous improvement projects

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work 3rd Shift (9:30pm-6:30am)
• Bachelor Degree with 3 years of people leadership experience OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience leading a team
• Minimum of 6 years Manufacturing experience
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Eligibility Requirements:

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment
• This role will require you to be 100% on site in Parsippany, NJ
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

Desired Characteristics:

• Desire to work in a challenging and dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills
• Ability to deal fairly and equitably with all employees
• Demonstrated ability to plan, communicate and execute
• Strong organizational skills and high attentional to detail

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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,000.00 and $164,000.00. 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 October 09, 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.