Training Leader - 1st Shift

GE Vernova • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

As the Plant Training Leader for GE Vernova’s growing Greenville repair manufacturing facility, you will own the end-to-end development, implementation, and execution of the site training strategy. Using Training Within Industry (TWI) methodology, you will build a standardized training program tailored to complex repair manufacturing. This hands-on, foundational role works directly with lean leaders, shop-floor operators, supervisors, and process engineers to accelerate onboarding, ensure process compliance, and drive “Right First Time” quality in repair processes.

The role is an opportunity to shape the culture of a new facility through structured coaching, standardized work, operational excellence, and developing shop-floor teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and at least 4 years of manufacturing and/or training experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of equivalent manufacturing and/or training experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or engineering, with a demonstrated track record designing and implementing shop-floor training programs.
• Ability to understand complex repair manufacturing processes, read technical drawings, and translate them into clear instructional modules.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to build trust and train people at all levels, from shop-floor technicians to plant leadership.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, and waste elimination, and with root-cause problem-solving methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead teams.
• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Deep manufacturing training and TWI expertise.
• Comprehensive knowledge of underlying principles, approaches, and methodology.
• Experience with Lean methodology, waste identification, and waste elimination.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a site training strategy based on TWI principles, including Job Instruction, Job Relations, and Job Methods, for complex repair manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate with process and quality engineers to develop standardized Job Breakdowns, Standard Operating Procedures, and training matrices for critical repair operations.
• Lead deployment of TWI Job Instruction on the shop floor; train supervisors, shop leads, employees, and subject matter experts to become certified TWI trainers.
• Establish structured onboarding for new hires and cross-training programs for existing operators to reduce time to proficiency, minimize scrap and rework, and increase shop-floor flexibility.
• Implement a tracking system for employee skill certifications, training compliance, and qualifications for safety-critical and quality-critical repair processes.
• Use TWI Job Methods and Job Relations to coach team leaders in root-cause problem solving, waste elimination, and positive shop-floor employee relations.
• Conduct regular audits of training effectiveness and standard-work adherence, and refine training materials based on shop-floor feedback and quality metrics.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, depending on employment status and national requirements.
• Programs intended to support employees’ lifestyles and work needs.
• On-the-job learning and development opportunities to support career growth.

What This Job Offers

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