Operations Manager

GE Vernova, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Rochester, NY, seeks an Operations Manager (MSO) to oversee assembly, test, and inspection of PCBA and finished assemblies. You will prioritize work, guide teams, and report status using MES tools to keep programs on track.

The role requires 5+ years supervising in technical manufacturing, Lean Kaizen leadership, and strong Excel/Outlook skills; SAP knowledge is a plus. Typical hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising in technical manufacturing (electronics preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; SAP knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directly supports and supervises regular and contract employees in the assembly, inspection, and electrical test of PCBA’s and finished assemblies.
• Provide guidance, training and support to team members, monitoring performance to goals, and ensuring staffing targets are met.
• Generates and communicates critical information to management and employees regarding factory and program status using visual factory and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) tools, tracks jobs, sets priorities.
• Solve routine problems to ensure that product teams can meet performance goals: Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery.
• Stops a process if a perceived risk to product quality or safety is identified.
• Generate daily reports using the MES and other methods to report status, problems, and solutions to the manufacturing team.
• Assists with releasing and prioritizing jobs in the factory
• Leads the daily morning production meeting and ties off with B shift
• Aligns work and resources to achieve the most efficient results
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Treat all employees, customers, suppliers and co-workers with dignity and respect.

Skills

Supervising in manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

Operations Manager (MSO) in the GE Microwave Data Systems Factory in Rochester, NY. This role oversees all production related activities, including assembly, test, and inspection of PCBAs and finished assemblies. The MSO reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for prioritization of work, communication, and completion of goals. Typical hours are M-F 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Directly supports and supervises regular and contract employees in the assembly, inspection, and electrical test of PCBA’s and finished assemblies
• Provide guidance, training and support to team members, monitoring performance to goals, and ensuring staffing targets are met.
• Generates and communicates critical information to management and employees regarding factory and program status using visual factory and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) tools, tracks jobs, sets priorities
• Solve routine problems to ensure that product teams can meet performance goals: Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery.
• Stops a process if a perceived risk to product quality or safety is identified
• Generate daily reports using the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and other methods to report status, problems, and solutions to the manufacturing team.
• Assists with releasing and prioritizing jobs in the factory
• Leads the daily morning production meeting and ties off with B shift
• Aligns work and resources to achieve the most efficient results
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Treat all employees, customers, suppliers and co-workers with dignity and respect.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising in a technical manufacturing environment preferably in the electronics industry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing; able to lead Kaizen events and identify wastes and countermeasures to address them
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of SAP a plus

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing; able to lead Kaizen events and identify wastes and countermeasures to address them
• Able to create a team environment among co-workers by motivating and encouraging positive morale and teamwork, leading by example.
• Knowledge of SAP a plus
• Dedication to Continuous Improvement and Culture Improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and maintains a positive attitude
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing; able to lead Kaizen events and identify wastes and countermeasures to address them
• Able to use good judgment, exhibiting good problem-solving 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 $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. 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 October 26, 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.

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