Training Leader - 1st Shift

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Greenville seeks a Plant Training Leader to own end-to-end development and execution of our site training strategy using TWI methods. You will build a standardized program from the ground up, partnering with lean leads, shop floor operators, and engineers.

This hands-on role accelerates onboarding, ensures process compliance, and drives Right First Time quality in repair operations while shaping the culture of a brand-new facility.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years manufacturing/training experience (or 6+ years with HS diploma).
• Alternative: high school diploma with 6+ years of equivalent manufacturing and/or training experience.
• Experience: 4+ years designing and implementing shop-floor training programs.
• Technical aptitude: read technical drawings and translate them into instructional modules.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive site training strategy rooted in TWI principles (JI, JR, JM).
• Develop standardized Job Breakdowns, SOPs, and training matrices for critical repairs.
• Lead deployment of TWI Job Instruction across the shop floor and train SMEs to become certified trainers.
• Establish onboarding programs and cross-training to reduce time-to-proficiency.
• Track employee skill certifications, training compliance, and safety/quality qualifications.
• Coach leaders on root-cause problem solving and waste elimination on the floor.
• Audit training effectiveness and refine materials based on feedback and metrics.

Skills

Training Design

Program Development

TWI Training

Coaching Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SOP Creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

High School Diploma + 6+ years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Plant Training Leader for our growing Greenville repair manufacturing facility, you will own the end-to-end development, implementation, and execution of our site training strategy. Utilizing the proven Training Within Industry (TWI) methodology, you will build a standardized, highly effective training program from the ground up. This is a hands-on, foundational role where you will work directly with lean leaders, shop floor operators, supervisors, and process engineers to accelerate onboarding, ensure process compliance, and drive "Right First Time" quality in our repair processes.

If you are passionate about training and growing others, operational excellence, and empowering shop floor teams through structured coaching and standardized work, this is an incredible opportunity to shape the culture of a brand-new facility.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Program Development: Design and implement a comprehensive site training strategy rooted in TWI principles (Job Instruction, Job Relations, and Job Methods) tailored specifically to complex repair manufacturing environments.


• Standard Work & Job Breakdowns: Collaborate with process and quality engineers to develop clear, standardized Job Breakdowns, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and training matrices for critical repair operations.


• TWI Program Implementation & Delivery: Lead the deployment of TWI "Job Instruction" (JI) across the shop floor. Train production supervisors, shop leads & employees, and designated subject matter experts (SMEs) to become certified TWI trainers.


• Onboarding & Skill Acceleration: Establish a structured onboarding program for new hires and cross-training programs for existing operators to reduce time-to-proficiency, minimize scrap/rework, and maximize shop floor flexibility.


• Competency & Compliance Tracking: Implement a robust tracking system to monitor employee skill certifications, training compliance, and qualification status for safety-critical and quality-critical repair processes.


• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving: Apply TWI "Job Methods" (JM) and "Job Relations" (JR) to coach team leaders on root-cause problem solving, eliminating waste on the floor, and fostering positive shop-floor employee relations.


• Auditing & Sustaining: Conduct regular audits of training effectiveness and standard work adherence, continuously refining training materials based on feedback from the floor and quality metrics

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, training, or a combination of both; OR a high school diploma/GED with 6 or more years of equivalent manufacturing and/or training experience

• Experience: 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or engineering, with a strong, demonstrated track record in designing and implementing shop-floor training programs

• Technical Aptitude: Ability to understand complex repair manufacturing processes, read technical drawings, and translate them into clear, easy-to-follow instructional modules

• Communication & Coaching: Exceptional interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to build trust and effectively train individuals at all levels—from shop-floor technicians to plant leadership

• Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Waste Elimination) and root-cause problem-solving methodologies

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills


• Ability to influence others and lead teams


• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously


• Effective problem identification and solution skills
  
• Proven analytical and organizational ability


• Deep manufacturing training and TWI expertise


• Has comprehensive knowledge of underlying principles, approaches, and methodology


• Experienced in lean methodology, waste identification and waste elimination

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 & Diversity

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.