Services Production Leader

GE Vernova, Inc.; Town of Rotterdam (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Senior Service Shop Fulfillment Manager in Rotterdam, NY to oversee repair project lifecycles from planning to delivery. The role emphasizes strong leadership, process optimization, and customer satisfaction while coordinating internal and external teams for timely, cost-effective repairs.

The ideal candidate has a technical background, excellent communication skills, and a track record of improving shop performance and cycle times in heavy industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree with leadership experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong organizational ability to coordinate many projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers and managers.
• Proven project management skills and ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Write and manage daily repair reports detailing status, milestones and resource use.
• Act as primary customer contact for repair status, estimates, timelines and concerns.
• Schedule projects with Microsoft Project and update progress and resources.
• Provide accurate quotes and cost breakdowns for repair services.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to meet repair deadlines and budgets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize shop operations and reduce cycle times.
• Monitor workload balance to avoid bottlenecks and maximize throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Service Shop Fulfillment Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of repair projects, ensuring smooth operations in our service shop while providing daily service reports to the project team and our customers. You will coordinate internal and external resources, manage customer expectations, and ensure timely, cost-effective repairs. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong technical background, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for process optimization and customer satisfaction. This position covers Steam Turbine Rotor repairs and Generator Rotor Repairs.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Daily Repair Reports: Write and manage comprehensive daily repair reports, detailing the status of ongoing projects, resource allocation, and key milestones.
• Customer Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for customers, providing regular updates on repair status, cost estimates, cycle times, and project timelines. Resolve customer concerns and manage expectations effectively.
• Internal Communication of Need Dates: Effectively communicate project deadlines and resource needs with internal teams to ensure the availability of parts, personnel, and equipment in line with customer timelines.
• Detailed Scheduling with Microsoft Project: Use Microsoft Projectto create, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for both repair and production activities. Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and adjust schedules as needed to keep projects on track.
• Quoting and Estimating: Provide accurate and timely quotes for repair services, including cost breakdowns and expected completion dates. Collaborate with project team to ensure clarity on repair requirements and timelines.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate internal and external resources (e.g., technicians, contractors) to ensure all necessary components and labor are available for timely completion of repair projects.
• Customer Site Visits: Occasionally visit customer sites to assess repair needs, gather requirements, and provide on-site support.
• Repair Shop Workflow Management: Work with cells to ensure effective level-loading of repair projects, especially during peak or outage months. Balance workload and resource allocation to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Problem Solving & Escalation: Identify and address operational challenges, customer concerns, and technical issues promptly. Work collaboratively with the team to resolve complex repair challenges.
• Inventory & Parts Management: Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure a steady supply of parts and materials. Manage inventory to avoid bottlenecks and ensure repairs are completed without unnecessary delays.
• Resolve Priority Conflicts: Resolve conflicts in priorities that arise between key jobs
• Continuous Improvement: Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize repair shop operations, reduce cycle times, and improve overall service delivery. Implement best practices to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Seasonal Planning: Develop strategies for leveling the repair shop’s workload during peak and outage months. Plan and allocate resources accordingly to prevent bottlenecks and optimize throughput during busy periods.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., sales, procurement, logistics) to ensure alignment on repair priorities, customer deadlines, and resource needs.
• Lean: This position may participate in the establishment of improved services / repairs bays and workstations consistent with Lean Principles
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree from an accredited university or college AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in people leader role in a heavy industrial manufacturing
• High Level of organizational ability – experience and ability to coordinate the details of many projects at the same time
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills – act as a direct line of communication with project managers, customers, and shops
• Outstanding Project Management skills

Desired Characteristics

• Proven leadership roles in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Two or more years’ experience or product Knowledge in Field Repair environment and field wind knowledge.
• Prior experience as an Ops Leader, quality process engineer, manufacturing engineer, or production leader in field assembly or repairs
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to inspire ownership and ongoing support for team objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

The base pay range for this position is $103,100.00 - 137,400.00 Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety offactors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

This posting is expected to close on November 27, 2024, or thereafter.

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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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 22, 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.