Steam Repairs Operations Leader 2nd Shift

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a skilled manufacturing supervisor to establish work plans, drive continuous improvement, and lead cross-functional teams across Steam Turbine Rotor & Valve projects. The role ensures safety, quality, and cost goals while meeting timelines and budgets.

You will interface with manufacturing and other support teams to achieve EHS, production, and cost-savings targets. The candidate should bring 2+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years manufacturing experience
• High school diploma with 5+ years manufacturing experience
• 2 years leadership experience in a manufacturing role

Responsibilities

• Manage workforce activities to meet project deadlines using SQDCP to make decisions
• Adjust priorities frequently to meet changing customer requests or needs
• Utilize technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute projects
• Ensure training requirements are completed on time
• 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 experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean principles

Project management

Manufacturing experience

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.

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.

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).

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 October 08, 2026.

Available benefits

• 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.