3rd Shift Operations Leader - Bar Shop Final
About The Position
The 3rd Shift Operations Leader performs daily plant and service-shop operations to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. The position oversees and manages front-line manufacturing employees, typically hourly employees, and is accountable for the quality of work. The role operates under direct supervision and prescribed work instructions and systems, following a well-defined operations framework and standard operational tasks. It resolves problems by applying acquired expertise and precedent, works with people across the business unit, and communicates with the direct team and supervisor. The position presents metrics, project status, and research to internal teams and may work in other operations as needed to provide coverage. This is a 100% onsite position in Schenectady, New York, on the third shift (11 p.m.–7 a.m.); overtime is required as needed.
Requirements
- Associate degree and at least 2 years of supervisory experience; or high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role; or military training.
- Ability and willingness to work the third shift (11 p.m.–7 a.m.).
- Ability and willingness to work overtime.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Established project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering or management degree.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Manufacturing experience relevant to heavy-duty equipment.
- Experience running projects in a machine-shop environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage front-line manufacturing employees, typically hourly employees.
- Perform daily plant and service-shop operations to support reliability and consistency on the production line.
- Be accountable for the quality of work and execute within prescribed instructions and the established operations framework.
- Resolve problems using acquired expertise and precedent.
- Coordinate with business-unit colleagues on activities, planning, and technical explanations.
- Communicate with the direct team and supervisor.
- Present metrics, project status, and research to internal teams.
- Work in other operations to provide coverage as needed.
- Work the third shift and overtime as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching and company retirement contributions.
- Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Permissive time off.
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
