Production Leader - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Production Leader performs daily plant operations to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line, including Service Shops. The role is responsible for planning and executing departmental operations or carrying out professional activities within a technical discipline. It operates with some autonomy under established policies and review of results, and may modify procedures and practices when outcomes meet accepted standards for quality, volume, and timeliness. The position executes production instructions and includes direct people-management responsibilities such as staffing and performance development. It applies technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and experience to execute policy and strategy, support manufacturing processes, and address interdependent production cycles. The Production Leader also supports daily labor capacity, parts fulfillment, and product delivery.
Requirements
- Ability to work first shift, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least 4 years of experience in assembly, manufacturing, or related production operations; or a high school diploma/GED and at least 6 years of assembly or equivalent manufacturing experience.
- At least 4 years of team lead, supervisor, or people leadership experience with a bachelor’s degree; or at least 6 years of team lead, supervisor, or leadership experience with a high school diploma/GED.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive productivity, and support safe, quality-focused assembly operations.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Planner.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Execute production according to the appropriate instructions.
- Manage people directly, including staffing and performance development.
- Apply technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and experience to execute policy and strategy.
- Use knowledge of best practices and how the team’s area integrates with others.
- Exercise judgment and propose solutions to complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety or interdependent production cycles.
- Use internal and limited external sources to make decisions.
- Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
- May lead small, low-risk projects with limited resource requirements.
- Explain information and help team members reach consensus on topics within the field.
- Communicate performance expectations and handle sensitive issues.
- Support day-to-day labor capacity, parts fulfillment, and product delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- On-the-job learning and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
