Lead Manufacturing Production Supervision - 2nd Shift

GE Vernova•Pensacola, FL

4d•$81,700 - $136,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision supports and supervises daily shop floor operations in the Machine Head Department of the Wind Turbines unit at GE Vernova’s Pensacola, Florida factory. The position oversees approximately 44 hourly and contract employees and helps ensure production goals, safety standards, quality requirements, and delivery targets are met. The unit assembles 2X and 3X Machine Heads, drive trains, and main shafts for wind turbines. The role provides front-line leadership, coordinates production resources, resolves operational issues, and drives continuous improvement. It works closely with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and materials teams to maintain reliable and efficient operations. The position has some autonomy in planning and executing departmental work within standard practices and procedures, with guidance available where judgment is needed. This is a 100% onsite position in Pensacola, Florida, on a Monday-through-Thursday, 10-hour schedule from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM CST. Employees must be willing to work Fridays when business needs require. Relocation assistance is provided. The U.S. pay range is $81,700 to $136,700, subject to geographic differential and factors such as experience, education, and skills. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

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.
Minimum 2 years in an engineering role.
Minimum 2–3 years in a supervision or leadership role.
Good computer skills, including MS Office and Oracle.
Good presentation and public speaking skills.
Fluent in English.
Must be willing to work Fridays based on business needs.
Must work 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Pensacola, Florida factory.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Good 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 established 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.
Oversee and manage front-line manufacturing employees, typically hourly employee populations.
Use technical expertise and prior experience to execute policy and strategy, solve straightforward tasks, and contribute to team and departmental work.
Provide informal guidance to new team members.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Health Coach access and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings opportunity, 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.
Relocation assistance.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.