Lead Operations Leader

Overview

Lead turbine blade repair operations, driving efficiency, safety, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• lean sixsigma
• cost management
• process optimization
• blade repair
• kpi monitoring
• compliance

Tasks

-Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives to improve throughput, quality, and efficiency. -Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource utilization within the value stream. -Collaborate with AMRT (Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology) teams, process engineers, and other support functions to optimize repair processes and troubleshoot technical challenges. -Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, including GE Vernova’s internal policies and external regulatory requirements. -Drive performance management for the operations team, including goal setting, regular performance reviews, coaching, and development planning to ensure continuous improvement and high engagement. -Lead the end-to-end turbine blade repair operations within the value stream, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and business objectives. -Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to ensure operational targets are met. -Manage day-to-day shop operations, workflow planning, and resource allocation to meet repair schedules and customer expectations. -Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, technicians, and support staff. -Support business growth initiatives, including new repair technologies, capability expansions, and customer engagement activities. -Develop and implement process improvements, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and best practices for turbine blade repair.

Requirements

• six sigma
• lean
• bachelor's
• master's
• turbine repair
• leadership

What You Bring

-Results-driven, with strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities. -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related Engineering discipline; Master’s degree preferred. -Strong knowledge of turbine blade repair processes, coating technologies, and industrial manufacturing workflows. -Continuous improvement mindset -Proven track record of managing P&L, leading large cross-functional teams, and delivering operational excellence in a repair/manufacturing environment. -Technical expertise in turbine blade repair and coatings -Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), and digital manufacturing solutions. -Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. -Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience in industrial repair operations, turbine component repair, or heavy manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

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About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

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