Manufacturing Manager 1 - Material Plan & Execution
About The Position
Great manufacturing doesn't happen by accident — it happens when the right materials arrive at the right time, production schedules are built on solid plans, and a team is empowered to execute with precision. As a Manufacturing Operations Manager focused on Material Planning & Execution, you'll be the engine behind that alignment. You'll lead a team, own the manufacturing planning processes, and drive the kind of operational discipline that keeps production moving and customers satisfied. This is a role for someone who brings people together around a shared goal — and who finds genuine satisfaction in building systems, developing talent, and making the floor run better every day.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a Supply Chain or related field, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement and/or supply chain
- Alternatively, a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential with at least 6 years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and execute purchasing processes
- Experience working within an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Ability to lead a small team and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with sourcing policy application and category management
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment across teams
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to propose practical solutions outside of standard parameters
Responsibilities
- Lead master planning and material execution processes, including production scheduling and purchasing needs, ensuring alignment with operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Partner cross-functionally to coordinate and expedite material flow — from supplier delivery through internal department handoffs — to keep production on schedule.
- Identify and implement process improvements that optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
- Hire, develop, and coach your team — setting clear performance expectations, supporting growth, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues, helping build team capability and consensus around operational decisions.
- Monitor production plan adherence and proactively surface risks, proposing practical solutions when manufacturing complexity or interdependent production cycles require it.
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
Mid Level
