Executive Plant Manager
Manufacturing Operations; EB
- Type:
- Full Time
- Location(s):
- Schenectady NY US
- Date Posted:
- Salary:
- Job Posting Start Date:
- 2026-03-27
- Job Posting End Date:
- 2026-04-03
- Job ID:
- R5036638
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Job Description Summary
As the Schenectady Plant Leader, you will drive safe, high-quality, efficient operations at Onshore Wind’s manufacturing factory located in Schenectady, NY. This Plant Leader plays a key role in the U.S. and global supply chain as the factory delivers key turbine components for our industry-leading Onshore Wind business. As the Plant Leader, you will lead a multi-faceted team, build site safety culture, deliver quality products, lead with LEAN, and drive operation results aligned to customer deliverables.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Establish and lead attainment of plant goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC)
Drive operating mechanisms and culture to ensure behaviors consistent with compliance, quality system and EHS requirements
Work with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver with quality to our customers and meet business commitments
Collaborate across all functions including engineering, sourcing, and projects to achieve SQDC deliverables
Provide strategic leadership and a vision across the site related to investments, workforce planning, technology, and all aspects of the plant
Collaborate across the manufacturing plant network to benchmark best practices and drive standard work/processes across similar manufacturing processes
Ensure alignment with the overall business S&OP and deliver on financial commitments.
Drive continuous improvement through implementation of Lean principles and culture
Shape and build a strong culture focused on safety, quality, delivering on commitments, and continuous improvement while enabling and supporting high employee engagement
Champion talent development across the team. Develop, coach, mentor, and guide team members to successful outcomes
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline
Minimum of 10 years of relevant Manufacturing & Supply Chain experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant people leadership/managerial experience
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Desired Characteristics
Proven strong operational leadership. Demonstrated ability to set clear priorities, problem solve challenges, assess tradeoffs, take decisions, and deliver SQDC
Knowledge of manufacturing leadership disciplines including production planning, inventory control, variable cost productivity, fulfilment, quality, and cost systems
Proven leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire others
Excellent communication with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization (shop floor to CEO)
Proven change management skills
Lean mindset with demonstrated results applying Lean tools to improve business operations
Demonstrated ability to effectively influence a wide range of stakeholders
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $192,000 and $264,000. 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 3/26/26.
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 Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.
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.
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: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 27, 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 Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.
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.