Shop Operations Leader - 2nd Shift

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Healthy, balanced lifestyle programs

Career growth and learning

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Second Shift Operations Leader to oversee manufacturing operations in the Combustion and 3DP departments. You will drive lean initiatives, manage hourly flow, and ensure KPI attainment through manpower planning and disciplined SOP execution.

The role requires 2nd shift availability, a background in manufacturing ops management, and a qualifying degree or equivalent experience. The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2nd Shift availability with some flexibility.
• Experience in manufacturing operations management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an operation to reach targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety.
• Develop technical discipline and apply policy/strategy.
• Understand business drivers and how team work integrates with other groups.
• Provide informal guidance and solve straightforward tasks with training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Machining processes

Communication & problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college

High school diploma/GED with 4+ years relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Second Shift Operations Leader is responsible for the daily execution of manufacturing operations within Combustion and 3DP departments. This role ensures the reliability, consistency, and efficiency of production lines by leveraging lean manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead the hourly workforce during second shift, ensuring that all departmental KPIs are met through proactive manpower planning, production gap management, and disciplined execution of standard operating procedures.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage an operation, business, unit, or part of a production facility in order to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety. Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards. Team management of salaried employees. This does not include production supervisors who oversee hourly employees.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members
  

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work 2nd Shift (215pm-1045pm) with some flexibility
• Experience in manufacturing operations management
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; OR high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of relevant experience

Desired Characteristics

• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• SAP knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with machining manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits Available to You

GE 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 help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. 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 invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE, 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 Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $76,300.00 and $114,400.00. 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 August 24, 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.