Cell Leader-Coated Buckets

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Hot Gas Path Coated Buckets Cell Leader
The Hot Gas Path Coated Buckets Cell Leader is accountable for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance of the coated buckets cell. This role will lead an organization of approximately 9 salaried employees, including supervisors, and 140 hourly employees.

This position is responsible for leading the manufacturing of coated buckets, including machining, coating, non-destructive testing (NDT), and braze operations. Demonstrated experience with these processes, as well as with gas turbine manufacturing, is strongly preferred.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive a strong safety culture with the goal of achieving zero recordable injuries.
• Provide leadership and direction within the COE to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvement KPIs.
• Lead the COE's Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) strategy through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion the Lean vision as a change agent, implementing strategies to reduce inventory, lead time, and waste.
• Support the early integration of Lean principles into product design and process development for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Ensure clear, consistent communication of key business and customer issues to employees.
• Foster collaborative, cross-functional partnerships with internal customer cells and support organizations, including Materials, Quality, Industrialization, and Engineering.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Services to understand the primary drivers of consumable cost and develop strategies to improve product cost.
• Work with supporting organizations to drive product cost competitiveness in the market.
• Select, hire, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership for assigned personnel.
• Support the COE in strategic planning for manpower, equipment, and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
  OR
• High school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 additional years of experience in operations leadership

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• MBA
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean deployment
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective problem identification and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to drive assignments to successful completion
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure they are met
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

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, 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 April 13, 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.

Client-provided location(s): Greenville, SC

Job ID: GE_Vernova-1071877649

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-14T18:31:55