GE Vernova

Cell Leader

GE Vernova$104K — $174K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM or Business discipline, or High School diploma with 10+ years relevant manufacturing experience
  • Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing operations, production management, or engineering roles
  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role with direct or indirect reports
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
  • Strong technical acumen for data analysis and production control

Responsibilities

  • Drive a culture of safety and quality in operations
  • Manage end-to-end operational activities to exceed customer commitments
  • Develop and communicate a strategy that aligns with business goals
  • Act as a Lean change agent to reduce waste and improve processes
  • Oversee budget management including labor and material costs
  • Lead recruitment, training, and development of a diverse team
  • Collaborate with internal functions to ensure seamless product delivery

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • 24/7 access to Health Coach and nursing support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program for counseling and referrals
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

As a member of the site leadership team, the Generator Cell Leader is responsible for the end-to-end execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC) and People goals for the generator cell, while contributing to the overall site near- and long- term plans and delivery. This role requires strategic oversight of repair operations, managing both human and capital resources, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Lean methodologies. The Cell Leader serves as a technical and leadership mentor, ensuring alignment between shop-floor execution and business unit objectives.

Job Description

Operations & Strategic Leadership
  • Performance Management: Drive a culture where safety and quality are embedded into all systems and behaviors. Lead by example in all operational activities, ensuring adherence to environmental and safety standards.
  • Execution Excellence: Manage "wing-to-wing" operations (scheduling, material flow, cost delivery, training, and labor allocation) to meet or exceed customer commitments and internal KPIs. Responsible for operations including winding, and test and balance.
  • Strategy Development: Develop and communicate a cell-wide strategy that aligns with the broader business goals. Support master production scheduling and provide input into resource/equipment planning.
  • Continuous Improvement: Act as a Lean change agent. Use Lean methodologies to reduce waste, optimize inventory, and improve process maturity (standard work, visual management).
  • Financial Stewardship: Oversee budget delivery, including labor costs, consumable spend, and financial targets.
  • Team Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • People Leadership: Select, hire, train, and develop a diverse, high-performing team of salaried and hourly employees. Foster an environment of respect, trust, and open communication.
  • Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between internal support functions (Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Materials, Sales, and Logistics) to ensure seamless delivery of products or services.
  • Coordination: Manage internal and external networks and resources, including coordinating with external vendors and contract labor suppliers as necessary to ensure appropriate staffing levels.


Technical & Subject Matter Expertise
  • Technical Authority: Serve as a best-practice resource for generator-related disciplines. Use data analysis and technical expertise to solve complex operational challenges and inform leadership recommendations.
  • Problem Solving: Lead root-cause analysis for technical and personnel issues. Implement sustainable, data-driven solutions to maintain the competitiveness of the department.


Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Business discipline from an accredited university; OR a High School diploma/GED with 10+ years of relevant and progressive heavy industrial manufacturing experience.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in manufacturing operations, production management, or engineering roles.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated experience in a people-leading role (direct or indirect reports).


Desired Characteristics
  • Certification: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent quality certification).
  • Technical Acumen: Ability to analyze complex data sets to drive business decisions; strong knowledge of standard cost systems and production/inventory control, knowledge of generator disciplines, knowledge of repair operations.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal, influence, and oral/written communication skills; ability to manage multiple, high-priority tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Mindset: Strong continuous improvement, problem-solving, and organizational mindset with a high level of attention to detail.
  • GE Vernova Way: Demonstrates and develops behaviors consistent with Innovation, Lean, Customers, One Team, and being Accountable.


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 02, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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There has never been a more opportune time to join GE Vernova, a leader in innovative energy solutions. As a pivotal player in the energy sector, GE Vernova offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a diverse range of skills and professional aspirations.

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