Operations Leader - 3rd shift

GE Vernova • Parsippany, NJ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd Shift Operations Leader is responsible for leading overnight manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are met. This role supervises hourly production employees, coordinates shift activities, addresses operational issues in real time, and ensures adherence to standard work and plant procedures. The Operations Leader is expected to build a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations during off-shift hours.

Requirements

• Ability to work 3rd Shift- 9:30pm-6:30am, including overtime or weekends as needed
• Bachelors degree with 2 years of people leadership experience (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 3 years of experience leading a team)
• Minimum of 6 years Manufacturing experience
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Eligibility for employment in the U.S. due to technical data export restrictions
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Desire to work in a challenging and fast paced manufacturing environment
• Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and follow-through
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to shifting production priorities
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills
• Ability to deal fairly and equitably with all employees
• Demonstrated ability to plan, communicate and execute
• Strong organizational skills and high attentional to detail
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Lead 3rd shift production operations to meet daily quality, delivery and productivity targets
• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees to support performance and engagement
• Monitor staffing, material flow, equipment performance, and workflow to minimize downtime and disruptions
• Troubleshoot production issues and make timely decisions to maintain operational continuity
• Coordinate with peers in maintenance, manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, etc. to resolve issues and support shift execution
• Conduct shift startup meetings, communicate priorities, and provide effective shift handoff reporting
• Maintain accurate production records, downtime tracking, labor reporting, and other required documentation
• Address employee performance, attendance, and conduct issues in a consistent and professional manner
• Support onboarding and training of new employees and reinforce standard work across the shift
• Drive continuous improvement through participation in lean events, waste reduction, process discipline, 5S, and problem-solving activities

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
• Relocation Assistance Provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level