COE Leader

Job Description Summary The COE Leader will serve as the key operational leader for a manufacturing cell within our Gas Power Schenectady facility. This core manufacturing leadership role is responsible for delivering power generation equipment to a global customer base while driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Roles & Responsibilities Lead a manufacturing cell or portion of a production facility to achieve defined targets in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Manage a team of salaried employees, including production supervisors, as well as hourly production and assembly personnel. Develop and communicate a cell operating strategy that cost‑effectively meets or exceeds business and customer commitments. Drive daily execution of the production plan and support development of the master production schedule, including use of SAP scheduling tools as applicable. Ensure on‑time execution of customer commitments while meeting operational targets and compliance requirements. Create an environment of respect, trust, accountability, and open communication that supports engagement, problem solving, and team effectiveness. Partner closely with engineering, sourcing, materials, quality, logistics, and project teams to ensure efficient production flow and successful delivery of product. Lead continuous improvement efforts across the cell, including staffing optimization, communication rhythms, assembly process development, standard work, and line performance improvements. Drive operational excellence using lean manufacturing principles and structured problem‑solving methods to improve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput. Make sound decisions and resolve complex operational, manufacturing, technical, and personnel issues using data, experience, and cross‑functional input. Assess the quality of information provided, ask the right questions, and develop practical recommendations and solutions both within and outside established parameters. Help influence functional strategy for the area of responsibility, including resource planning, performance management, and operational priorities. Lead or support projects and initiatives that improve business performance, readiness, and execution across the production organization. Maintain high standards for compliance, process discipline, and operational consistency across the cell. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college OR high school diploma / GED with significant relevant manufacturing leadership experience. Minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a people leadership role within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Compensation and Benefits Pay range: $144,000.00 – $240,000.00. Geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance provided. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; Health Coach; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. EEO Statement GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC