Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision
About The Position
The Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision is responsible for supporting and supervising daily shop floor operations to ensure production goals, safety standards, quality requirements, and delivery targets are consistently achieved. This role provides front-line leadership to production personnel, coordinates resources, resolves operational issues, and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Based in Findlay Township, PA, this position works closely with production teams, maintenance, quality, engineering, and materials teams to maintain efficient operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capability, operational discipline, technical problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field; OR a High School Diploma/GED with at least 7 years of professional, hands-on experience in manufacturing or production management.
- For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
- Experience utilizing SAP in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including mechanical and electrical systems.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Quick to identify and resolve operational or technical issues, minimizing disruptions to production.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, logistics) to ensure seamless operations.
- Focused on achieving production goals and driving performance improvements.
- Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily shop floor activities to ensure production schedules, output targets, and customer delivery requirements are met.
- 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 in accordance with established quality standards, work instructions, and process requirements.
- Provide front-line leadership, guidance, and support to shop floor employees, fostering a positive team environment focused on safety, quality, and collaboration.
- Support onboarding, training, and development of production employees to build capability and performance.
- Ensure strict 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 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as output, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
