Senior Operations Leader - GVL Manufacturing

GE Vernova, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Operations Leader to partner with the Plant Leader in Greenville, SC, driving operational excellence across the plant’s daily rhythm and strategic initiatives.

You will influence cross-functional teams, implement leader standard work, and advance Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or another technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing and/or operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience establishing operating systems, standard work, performance management, and structured problem solving.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position is an on-site role at our GE Gas Power Greenville, SC location.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Plant Leader to establish and execute plant priorities, operating rhythms, and leadership standard work.
• Drive consistency and discipline in the plant operating system, including daily management, visual management, tiered accountability, escalation, and performance reviews.
• Work across functional and operational teams to ensure priorities are understood, actions are clearly owned, and commitments are executed.
• Establish and sustain leader standard work across the plant, helping leaders focus their time on the activities that drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance.
• Identify gaps in operating performance and drive structured problem solving and follow-through across the organization.
• Support the Plant Leader in preparing and executing key business reviews, operating reviews, and leadership meetings.
• Partner with Lean, Quality, EHS, Materials, Engineering, and Operations leaders to drive common operating standards and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and special projects identified by the Plant Leader, with responsibility for developing the strategy, engaging stakeholders, and delivering measurable results.
• Support plant-wide transformation efforts including Lean, 5S, quality improvement, productivity, capacity, automation, digital manufacturing, and organizational capability.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Plant Leader, bringing data, insights, and recommendations to complex business decisions.
• Build relationships across the Greenville site and broader Gas Power organization and represent the plant in cross-functional and cross-site forums.
• Develop a broad understanding of the Gas Power business, products, customers, value streams, and functional organizations.
• Help connect strategy to execution by ensuring plant priorities translate into clear actions and sustained results at the shop-floor level.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is helping change the world. Will you be part of the global energy transition?

Our team of approximately 80,000 employees keeps the lights on for people around the world. We've installed approximately 7,000 gas turbines for customers operating in over 100 countries, powering more than a third of the world to deliver brighter cities, stronger economies, and a better-connected world.

The Operations Leader will work directly with the Plant Leader to drive operational excellence, standard work, and execution across the Greenville Gas Power plant. This role will serve as a key partner to the Plant Leader in translating business strategy into clear operating priorities, establishing consistent management systems, and driving accountability across the organization.

This is a high-visibility, high-potential leadership role designed for an experienced manufacturing leader who is capable of taking on broader enterprise leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to the Gas Power business, plant operations, functional organizations, customers, and strategic priorities while directly partnering with the Plant Leader on critical business initiatives.

The role is intentionally designed to provide a strong foundation for future manufacturing leadership opportunities. In addition to supporting the daily operating rhythm of the plant, the Operations Leader will own several strategic initiatives that provide exposure to different aspects of the business, develop enterprise relationships, and build the business knowledge required for future manufacturing leadership opportunities.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Plant Leader to establish and execute plant priorities, operating rhythms, and leadership standard work.
• Drive consistency and discipline in the plant operating system, including daily management, visual management, tiered accountability, escalation, and performance reviews.
• Work across functional and operational teams to ensure priorities are understood, actions are clearly owned, and commitments are executed.
• Establish and sustain leader standard work across the plant, helping leaders focus their time on the activities that drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance.
• Identify gaps in operating performance and drive structured problem solving and follow-through across the organization.
• Support the Plant Leader in preparing and executing key business reviews, operating reviews, and leadership meetings.
• Partner with Lean, Quality, EHS, Materials, Engineering, and Operations leaders to drive common operating standards and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and special projects identified by the Plant Leader, with responsibility for developing the strategy, engaging stakeholders, and delivering measurable results.
• Support plant-wide transformation efforts including Lean, 5S, quality improvement, productivity, capacity, automation, digital manufacturing, and organizational capability.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Plant Leader, bringing data, insights, and recommendations to complex business decisions.
• Build relationships across the Greenville site and broader Gas Power organization and represent the plant in cross-functional and cross-site forums.
• Develop a broad understanding of the Gas Power business, products, customers, value streams, and functional organizations.
• Help connect strategy to execution by ensuring plant priorities translate into clear actions and sustained results at the shop-floor level.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or another technical discipline.
• A minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• A minimum 10 years of manufacturing and/or operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and cross-functional collaboration, including environments where not all resources report directly to you.
• Experience establishing operating systems, standard work, performance management, and structured problem solving.
• Demonstrated success leading complex business initiatives and driving measurable results.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position is an on-site role at our GE Gas Power Greenville, SC location.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, power generation, automotive, defense, or another highly engineered manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated progression toward broader manufacturing, enterprise, or multi-site leadership.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect operational performance to business and financial outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain leader standard work, daily management, visual management, and operating rhythms.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive execution across organizational boundaries.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively from frontline employees through senior leadership.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Highly curious, adaptable, and motivated to learn a complex global business.
• Demonstrated appetite for broader enterprise leadership and increasing scope of responsibility.
• Six Sigma training preferred.
  Note:To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

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 $122,600.00 and $204,400.00. 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 19, 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.