Manufacturing Manager

Job Description Summary
The Opportunity
Are you a visionary manufacturing leader looking to build something that matters? GE Vernova is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Manager to lead our Grid Automation facility in the Salt Lake City area.

In this high-visibility, shopfloor-focused role, you will be the driving force behind our North American manufacturing operations. You will have the unique opportunity to shape a high-performing organization from the ground up, scaling our capability to meet the growing demand for the energy transition. If you are passionate about Lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and developing teams that deliver world-class results, we want to hear from you.

Job Description
What You'll Do

As our Manufacturing Manager, you will own the end-to-end manufacturing performance (SQDCP: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People). Your daily mission includes:

• Operational Leadership: Translate complex customer demands into executable production plans while maintaining a high-energy presence on the shop floor.
• Strategic Growth: Lead the industrialization and ramp-up of our site, partnering with Engineering to implement new technologies and best practices.
• People Development: Build, coach, and empower a high-performing team. You will foster a culture of accountability, cross-training, and continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to eliminate waste and optimize flow, cycle times, and ergonomics.
• Safety & Quality Champion: Serve as a visible leader for EHS and Quality, ensuring our "Safety-First" culture is embedded in every task and that we consistently meet the highest standards of excellence.

• A Builder: You have the experience and grit to navigate a manufacturing start-up or expansion and the ability to scale processes effectively.
• An Expert Communicator: You bridge the gap between the shop floor and leadership, utilizing data (ERP/SAP) to communicate performance and risks.
• A Developer of People: You take pride in mentoring frontline leaders and building robust succession plans.
• Results-Driven: You possess a strong analytical mindset, with a proven track record of solving bottlenecks and managing production capacity.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant manufacturing leadership experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience within an industrial, engineering, or related environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, with proven success leading shopfloor teams across all aspects of SQDCP.

• Strong production planning, capacity management, and operational performance experience.
• Experience within engineered-to-order or configure-to-order manufacturing.
• Experience in electrical, electronics, automation, panel building, or related technical manufacturing fields.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Demonstrated mastery of Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in NPI (New Product Introduction), product transfers, and manufacturing industrialization.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Engineering).
• Customer-focused, results-oriented approach with a high level of ownership and accountability.

• Travel: Up to 10\% travel may be required to visit other GE Vernova facilities, suppliers, and global Grid Automation locations as business needs evolve.