Production Leader

GE Vernova • Longmont, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Leader is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations for the GE Vernova Software & Control Solutions manufacturing plant in Longmont, Colorado. This role is accountable for driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) while ensuring efficient execution of the production plan and meeting customer commitments. The Production Leader will develop staffing and scheduling plans, lead cross-functional problem solving, and drive a culture of operational discipline, Lean improvement, and 5S within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college with at least 7 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• 4 or more years manufacturing supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Experience with SAP ERP system
• Knowledge of GE Vernova Gas Power Software & Control Solutions products and processes

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for an assigned production area with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) performance
• Develop and manage staffing plans and production schedules to align labor resources with production requirements and customer demand
• Drive execution of the production plan to achieve output targets and meet on-time delivery commitments
• Maintain direct accountability for delivery performance and proactively address production constraints, schedule risks, and execution gaps
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and operational procedures and standards
• Lead and support actions to improve product quality, reduce defects, and sustain process discipline within the manufacturing area
• Manage area performance to cost expectations through effective labor planning, productivity improvement, and waste reduction
• Partner cross-functionally with planning, supply chain, quality, engineering, and facility/maintenance teams to resolve operational issues and improve business performance
• Lead structured problem solving and implement corrective actions to address recurring production, quality, and delivery issues
• Monitor daily operating metrics and respond quickly to gaps in SQDC performance
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and accountability to production employees to drive engagement, teamwork, and execution
• Drive Lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency
• Support and reinforce 5S standards to maintain an organized, efficient, and visually managed production environment
• Communicate production status, risks, priorities, and recovery actions to plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

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

What This Job Offers

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