Operations Leader – 1st Shift PDO

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

3d

About The Position

The Operations Leader – 1st Shift PDO is responsible for planning and executing safe, efficient warehouse and material flow operations that support manufacturing requirements. This role oversees receiving, storage, picking, and delivery of materials while maintaining accurate inventory and strong EHS compliance. The Operations Leader drives continuous improvement across product lines by owning project timelines, improving cycle time and cost, and resolving technical and process issues. This position leads and collaborates with manufacturing and cross‑functional teams to meet EHS, production, quality, delivery, and cost objectives within schedule and budget.

Requirements

• Experience in warehousing, logistics, or materials management.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college OR a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in warehousing, materials, or operations roles.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and drive practical solutions.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute operational and improvement initiatives.
• Experience with continuous improvement and basic project management tools.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and lead teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Refine, standardize, and execute warehouse processes to ensure timely and accurate material flow from the warehouse to the production line.
• Partner with production and cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve operational challenges.
• Own inventory control activities within the warehouse, including execution of daily cycle counts and monitoring accurate SAP transactions.
• Monitor and support eAndon and pitch tracker part requests to ensure materials are delivered to the shop as needed.
• Support Machine Repair by managing the pull, storage, and put‑away of maintenance materials.
• Coordinate local trucking schedules for vendor pickups, deliveries, and material movement to and from the shop.
• Own safety performance within the warehouse, including safety reporting, continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring all hourly employees are current on required training and certifications.
• Monitor warehouse equipment condition, maintenance needs, and availability.
• Provide direct people leadership, including staffing, performance management, coaching, and development of hourly employees.
• Guide and support hourly employees through process changes while modeling GE behaviors and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Apply knowledge of best practices and understand how warehouse operations integrate with upstream and downstream processes.
• Use judgment, technical experience, and analytical thinking to propose solutions to operational challenges, leveraging internal and limited external resources as appropriate.
• Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and lead small, low‑risk improvement projects.
• Clearly communicate expectations, facilitate alignment, and address sensitive issues when needed.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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, as well as 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

What This Job Offers

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