Lead Manufacturing Production Supervision 2nd Shift

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision is responsible for supporting and supervising daily shop floor operations of approximately 44 hourly & contract employees to ensure production goals safety standards quality requirements and delivery targets are consistently achieved. This role provides front-line leadership to production personnel coordinates resources resolves operational issues and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Based in Pensacola FL this position works closely with production teams maintenance quality engineering and materials teams to maintain efficient operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capability operational discipline technical problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety quality and productivity.

As a Production Supervisor in the Machine Head Department of the Wind Turbines unit you will perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production this unit we perform assembly of 2X and 3X Machine Heads drive trains and main shafts for Wind Turbines. You will impact departmental operations and be responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop floor activities to ensure production schedules output targets and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Coordinate production manpower materials and equipment to support efficient workflow and minimize downtime.
• Monitor daily operations and adjust work assignments to maintain productivity and operational continuity.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with established quality standards work instructions and process requirements.
• Provide front-line leadership guidance and support to shop floor employees fostering a positive team environment focused on safety quality and collaboration.
• Support onboarding training and development of production employees to build capability and performance.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies EHS procedures and manufacturing safety standards.
• Partner with Quality teams to ensure products meet specifications and support investigations into production deviations.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to improve productivity reduce waste and improve shop floor performance.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as output scrap downtime and labor efficiency.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees. Typically managing hourly employee populations.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own -depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Business or relevant degree from an accredited university or college OR a High school diploma / GED with at least 10-12 years of manufacturing experience in a similar industry
• Minimum 2 years in an engineering role
• Minimum 2 - 3 years in a supervision or leadership role
• Good Computer skills (MS office Oracle)
• Good Presentation skills and Public speaking skills
• Fluent in English

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering)
• Good knowledge about Lean 5S Kaizen
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document plan market and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Experience in Aerospace Automotive Wind Turbines major Fabrication or similar industries is a plus
• Know how to work under pressure with excellent organizational skills

Eligibility Requirements

• Work Week 4x10: Monday - Thursday 10-hour shift. Must be willing to work Fridays based on business needs
• The position is 1st Shift (3:00 PM to 1:30 AM CST) Monday through Thursday (4x10 schedule) with occasional Fridays
• This position is require to work 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Pensacola FL Factory

GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $81700.00 and $136700.00. 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 candidates 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 October 22 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.