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Operations Leader - 2nd Shift

GE Vernova
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026
💰 $136,700/yr($81,700/yr$136,700/yr)

About the role

Job Description Summary

As a 2nd shift Operations Leader at Metem a GE Power Business, you will manage a team of individuals in precision cooling hole manufacturing for power generation and aerospace industries to enable engines to run more efficiently.

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. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking.

You will be expected to execute within a well-defined operations framework and make business critical decisions in a timely manner while demonstrating leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for your team.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide direction to support needs of daily production plans, including manpower, work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training
  • Drive daily schedule attainment to meet all internal and external customer commitments with top quality at the lowest cost, implement a strategy to reduce cycle times and reduce in-process inventory levels
  • Drive business critical metrics including safety, quality and productivity
  • Work with cross-functional peers in manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, etc. to resolve issues
  • Manage fulfillment / output consistent with the goals and objectives of the department
  • Arrange for adequate staffing to meet the production schedules set by production planning and consistent with the operating plan
  • Develop and support the growth of all employees and maintain a performance-oriented work environment encompassing timely performance appraisals, reviews for new employees, and timely disciplinary action when warranted
  • Participation in Lean events and drive continuous improvement projects

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 2 years of people leadership experience (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience leading a team)
  • Computer literate - Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability to work 2nd Shift (2pm-11pm)
  • This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment
  • This role will require you to be 100% on site
  • Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Our facility operates 24 hours per day on three shifts. You will occasionally be required to provide assistance to shifts outside of normal working hours

Desired Characteristics

  • Desire to work in a challenging and dynamic manufacturing environment
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to deal fairly and equitably with all employees
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, communicate and execute
  • Strong organizational skills and high attentional to detail
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Benefits Available to You:

• GE 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 help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. 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 invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity:

At GE, 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 Gas Power:

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity f

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