Lead Manufacturing Production Supervision - 2nd Shift

GE Vernova•Pensacola, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision supports and supervises daily shop floor operations in the Machine Head Department of GE Vernova’s Wind Turbines unit in Pensacola, Florida. The role oversees approximately 44 hourly and contract employees and helps ensure production goals, safety standards, quality requirements, and delivery targets are achieved. The team assembles 2X and 3X machine heads, drive trains, and main shafts for wind turbines. The supervisor coordinates people, materials, and equipment; resolves operational issues; and works with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and materials teams to maintain efficient operations. The position is focused on planning and executing departmental activities within standard practices and procedures, with some autonomy and judgment exercised with guidance. This is a fully onsite role on a Monday-through-Thursday, 4x10 schedule, from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM CST. The employee must be willing to work occasional Fridays based on business needs. Relocation assistance is provided. The stated U.S. pay range is $81,700 to $136,700, subject to geographic differentials and factors such as experience, education, and skills; the role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. GE Vernova describes a competitive compensation package and offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; retirement savings and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a relevant field from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10–12 years of manufacturing experience in a similar industry.
At least 2 years of experience in an engineering role.
At least 2–3 years of experience in a supervision or leadership role.
Good computer skills, including MS Office and Oracle.
Good presentation and public-speaking skills.
Fluency in English.
Willingness to work occasional Fridays based on business needs.
Ability to work 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Pensacola, Florida factory.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; an offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Knowledge of Lean, 5S, and Kaizen.
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.
Experience in aerospace, automotive, wind turbines, major fabrication, or similar industries.
Ability to work under pressure with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily shop floor activities to meet production schedules, output targets, and customer delivery requirements.
Coordinate production manpower, materials, and equipment to support efficient workflow and minimize downtime.
Monitor daily operations and adjust work assignments to maintain productivity and operational continuity.
Ensure products are manufactured according to quality standards, work instructions, and process requirements.
Provide front-line leadership, guidance, and support to shop floor employees, fostering a team environment focused on safety, quality, and collaboration.
Support onboarding, training, and development of production employees.
Ensure adherence to company policies, EHS procedures, and manufacturing safety standards.
Partner with Quality teams to ensure products meet specifications and support investigations into production deviations.
Drive continuous improvement activities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and improve shop floor performance.
Monitor KPIs such as output, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.
Manage front-line manufacturing employees, typically hourly employee populations.
Use technical expertise and judgment to execute policy and strategy, solve straightforward tasks, and propose solutions with guidance.
Provide informal guidance to new team members.
Plan and execute departmental operations and coordinate work across teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off.
Relocation assistance.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.