Operations Leader - 3rd Shift

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

2d•$76,300 - $114,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Third Shift Operations Leader is responsible for the daily execution of manufacturing operations in the Stator Bar Shop within the Generator Manufacturing Department. This role ensures the reliability, consistency, and efficiency of production lines by leveraging lean manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead the hourly workforce during third shift, ensuring that all departmental KPIs are met through proactive manpower planning, production gap management, and disciplined execution of standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Ability to work 3rd Shift (11pm - 7am), will train for about 2 weeks on 1st Shift
Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role (manufacturing or similar industry preferred) OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing or leadership position OR 3-4 years of Military Training
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
This position is 100% onsite in Schenectady, NY

Nice To Haves

Engineering or Management Degree
Previous Shift Supervisor – preferred from warehousing delivery type environment
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Manufacturing experience relevant to heavy duty equipment
Experience running projects in a machine shop environment
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Established project management skills

Responsibilities

Delegate work assignments based on current priorities dictated by production schedule
Manage daily productivity goals and ensure shift force is achieving the L1 targets
Communicate daily safety talking points (provided by EHS) and Encourage safety conversations- address concerns promptly
Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
Uphold company code of conduct, procedures, and work rules for employees on shift and issue disciplinary action if necessary
Promote positive shop culture and maintain employee morale
Optimize indirect labor on shift- Initiate housekeeping and improvement projects
Communicate and follow-up with quality non-compliance incidents that happen on shift
Verify that employee weekly timecards are correctly updated in Kronos
Verbally communicate with Operations Leaders on other shifts to make sure critical information flows between shifts
Communicates with direct team and supervisor

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, 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