The 2nd Shift Operations Leader for the Schenectady Machine Shop is the front-line leader for hourly Machinists and Assemblers. Candidate will plan and administer daily work assignments in accordance with cell work goals ensuring high quality results. Set clear expectations for the shifts and follow-up up with operators on deliverables daily. Responsible for scheduling training and taking actions needed to ensure safe work environment. Help resolve technical problems by coordinating with cell manufacturing engineers and machine repair to keep operations running smoothly. Ensure seamless transition of work direction to ops leaders on successive shifts.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Delegate work assignments based on current priorities dictated by production schedule
- Manage daily productivity goals and make sure machinists meeting L1 targets
- Communicate daily safety talking points (provided by EHS) and Encourage safety conversations- address concerns promptly
- Keep machinists who are training on task and monitor training to completion
- Verify that all hours in BMS/Prophecy are correctly vouchered for previous week before finance report (verify by Tuesday)
- Submit Work Orders and coordinate with Machine Repair to minimize machine down time
- Manage and schedule EHS trainings for employees on shift
- Be visible on the shop floor throughout shift and address issues/concerns that slow down productivity
- Verbally communicate with Operations Leaders on other shifts to make sure critical information flows between shift
- E-mail written shift turnover information to the salaried team
- Lead CARES Review for any injury that happens on shift
- Manage overtime and "flexing" opportunities on a weekly basis
- Verify that employee weekly time cards are correctly updated in Kronos
- Make sure that machinists on shift are filling out quality PC forms on daily basis
- Promote positive shop culture and maintain employee morale
- Optimize indirect labor on shift- Initiate housekeeping/ improvement projects
- Communicate and follow-up with quality non-compliance incidents that happen on shift-
- Uphold company code of conduct, procedures, and work rules for employees on shift and issue disciplinary action if necessary
- Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees. Typically managing hourly employee populations.
- Expected to resolve problems through the application of acquired expertise guided by precedent.
- Works together with people from the business unit. Contacts are under guidance and/or geared towards specifying activities, planning of activities and giving explanations on technical issues.
- Communicates with direct team and supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role (manufacturing or similar industry preferred) OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, 2 of which are/were in a supervisory role OR Military Training.
Eligibility Requirements
- Ability and willingness to work 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm).
- 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
- Engineering or management degree.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.
- Manufacturing experience relevant to heavy duty equipment.
- Experience running projects in a machine shop environment.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Established project management skills.
The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $76,300.00 and $114,400.00. 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 August 10, 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.
