Job Description SummaryPerform the daily materials operations for the Schenectady Wind plant to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with moderate autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. High levels of operational judgement are required to achieve outcomes required.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work if the end results meet standards of acceptability (safety, quality, delivery, cost, etc.).
Job DescriptionResponsibilities:
- Oversight and management of union hourly front-line manufacturing employees including staffing, payroll, safety expectations and performance development. First Shift: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM).
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with other areas; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
- Managing shipping and receiving of yard (outside) materials supporting production outputs. Responsibilities include component cleaning and timely presentation of material to the production line.
- Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
- Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
- May lead projects for process improvement and resource requirements.
- Manage multi-million-dollar equipment operations (cranes, trucks, forklifts, etc.) including lease agreements, operator training/certifications, rigging, and lift plans.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience).
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing 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
- Technical or Management Degree.
- Experience in Shipping and Receiving.
- Oracle knowledge and proficiency
- Preferred: Execute material transactions in Oracle (RACES module) - receiving inbound parts, issuing materials to jobs, and ensuring accurate cost allocation to wind turbine units
- Utilize Excel for inventory tracking, inbound material modeling, and operational reporting
- Collaborate with the warehouse, second shift Ops Lead, and cross-functional teams to maintain seamless shift-to-shift continuity
- Leadership or influencing experience.
- Experience working in a Union environment.
- Established project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to document, plan, and shift priorities as needed.
Additional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. 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 June 18, 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.
