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Operations Leader - Punchline 1st shift

GE Vernova
Schenectady, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 May 2026
💰 $152,700/yr($91,700/yr$152,700/yr)

About the role

Job Description Summary

The 1st Shift Production Supervisor will perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line.

This position requires an understanding of concepts, methods and procedures. Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops.

Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking.
Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees. Typically managing hourly employee populations.
  • Expected to resolve problems through the application of acquired expertise guided by precedent.
  • Works together with people from the business unit. Contacts are under guidance and/or geared towards specifying activities, planning of activities and giving explanations on technical issues.
  • Communicates with direct team and supervisor.
  • Presents to internal teams on metrics, project status and research.
  • Ability to work in other operations to cover as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 3 years of manufacturing experience (OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum 6 year’s manufacturing experience).
  • Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing supervisory experience

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
  • This position is 100% onsite in Schenectady, NY.

Desired Characteristics

  • Engineering or management degree.
  • 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.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or et

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