Steam Repairs Operations Leader 2nd Shift

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a manufacturing supervisor to plan and execute work safely, ensuring high-quality rotor and valve projects while meeting schedule and budget. You will drive continuous improvement, lead cross-functional teams, and manage payroll and training across shifts.

The role requires tech expertise, strong communication, and the ability to adapt priorities as customer needs evolve. GE Vernova offers growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2nd Shift availability: 3pm-11pm.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years manufacturing experience or high school diploma with 5 years manufacturing experience.
• 2 years leadership experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage workforce activities to meet project deadlines using SQDCP to make decisions.
• Able to adjust priorities frequently to meet changing customer requests or needs.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute projects.
• Ensures employees complete necessary training on time.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; monitors market competition.
• Lead improvement efforts for equipment reliability, tooling, process controls, and safety/ergonomic solutions.
• Process payroll and labor vouchering for multiple shifts.
• Support product qualifications as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years manufacturing

High school diploma + 5 years manufacturing

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position will establish work plans that safely ensure the production of high-quality products that meet compliance and project requirements for Steam Turbine Rotor & Valve projects. Drive continuous improvement across the product lines by owning project timelines, improving cycle & cost, and resolving technical/process issues. Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, and cost savings goals within schedule and budget.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage workforce activities to meet project deadlines using SQDCP to make decisions
• Able to adjust priorities frequently to meet changing customer requests or needs
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute projects
• Ensures employees are completing necessary training requirements on time
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area has been integrated with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Lead improvement efforts for equipment reliability, tooling, process controls, and safety/ergonomic solutions
• Process payroll and labor vouchering for multiple shifts
• Support product qualifications as needed

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University or College with at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing OR a high school diploma and 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years leadership experience in a manufacturing role

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environment
• Experience with customer owned products that require repair
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Familiarity with basic lean principles - takt/cycle and 5S

Benefits Available to You

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

Inclusion

At GE Vernova, 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 Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.

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).

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer .