Operations Manager

GE Vernova; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Rochester, NY, is seeking an Operations Manager (MSO) to oversee all production activities, including assembly, test, and inspection of PCBAs and finished assemblies.

The MSO reports to the Plant Manager and coordinates work prioritization, status communication, and goal attainment during a typical Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm schedule. Responsibilities include supervising both regular and contract staff, mentoring team members, using MES and visual factory tools to track

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising in a technical manufacturing environment, preferably electronics.
• 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

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 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

Lean Manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered

Tools

MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

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.