Third-Shift Operations Lead — Lean Manufacturing & Safety

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Stator Bar Shop in Schenectady, NY seeks a Third Shift Operations Leader to drive daily manufacturing performance. You will lead hourly teams from 11pm to 7am, ensure KPI attainment, and apply lean principles to improve throughput and safety.

You will coordinate with shift leads and other departments, uphold SOPs, manage manpower, and foster a positive shop culture while delivering reliable, efficient production in a high‑volume plant.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2+ years supervisory manufacturing experience.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and safety focus required.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift in Schenectady, NY.

Responsibilities

• Delegate work based on production priorities.
• Meet daily productivity goals and L1 targets.
• Communicate daily safety points and address concerns.
• Develop technical knowledge and apply policy.
• Propose solutions with guidance using internal sources.
• Enforce code of conduct and take disciplinary action if needed.
• Promote positive shop culture and morale.
• Optimize indirect labor and initiate housekeeping/improvement projects.
• Follow up on quality non‑conformances on shift.
• Verify weekly timecards in Kronos.
• Coordinate with other shifts to share critical information.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety culture

Kronos

Education

Associates degree

High school diploma

Military training

Tools

Kronos

Job description

GE Vernova’s Stator Bar Shop in Schenectady, NY seeks a Third Shift Operations Leader to drive daily manufacturing performance. You will lead hourly teams from 11pm to 7am, ensure KPI attainment, and apply lean principles to improve throughput and safety.

You will coordinate with shift leads and other departments, uphold SOPs, manage manpower, and foster a positive shop culture while delivering reliable, efficient production in a high‑volume plant.