Job Description Summary

The Machine Shop Cell Leader will serve as the key lead for an exciting manufacturing team in our Gas Power Schenectady Facility. This is a core manufacturing leadership position responsible for the delivery of Power Generation equipment to a global customer base. In this position, the successful candidate will have to lead a team of both salaried direct reports and assembly technicians in the successful execution of safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to solve technical issues, execute continuous improvement programs, manage P&E budgets and effectively motivate a diverse, high-performing team.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage a very large scale machine shop primarily concerned with machining large generator power plant rotating fields and steam turbine low pressure rotors from forgings. Position also manages generator field and steam turbine rotor services and repairs machining scope.
• Manage an operation, business, unit, or part of a production facility in order to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety. Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards.
• Team management of salaried employees including NC programmers, Manufacturing Engineers, and production supervisors who oversee hourly employees. Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Develop and communicate a manufacturing cell strategy that cost effectively meets or exceeds business commitments.
• Support the development of the master production schedule through SAP scheduling and execute customer commitments on-time while ensuring that safety, quality and cost targets are met.
• Create an environment of respect and trust among the cell and ensure open lines of communication for the identification and resolution of both technical and personnel issues.
• Serve as a key partner and interface with engineering, sourcing, materials, quality, logistics and projects teams to ensure the efficient delivery of product to project site.
• Lead the improvements of all lines including strategically developing communication rhythms, setting proper staffing levels, appropriately developing required manufacturing processes, determining standard work, and synchronizing efforts between GE and suppliers to ensure a flawless execution process.
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree with machining specialty from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing role
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in people leader role in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment

Desired Characteristics

• Proven leadership roles in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to create a shared strategic vision and effectively delegate ownership to drive team success.
• Prior experience as an Ops Leader and either quality process engineer, manufacturing engineer, or production leader.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to inspire ownership and ongoing support for team objectives.
• Lean Experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,600.00 and $204,400.00. 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 October 29, 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.