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Manufacturing Manager - Production Supervision

Yesterday Wilmington, NC

Job Description Summary

As the Shift Operations Leader for the Dry Conversion Process (DCP) team you are responsible for shift safety, product quality, and efficient product manufacturing. This team is part of the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) in the Nuclear business. The team converts UF6 to UO2 powder for use in manufacturing of nuclear fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. The Shift Operations Leader - DCP is responsible for one of either four DCP continuous operations (12-hour rotating) shifts or one (M-F 8-hour shift).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

    • Ensure team members are provided adequate training, resources and support to assure safe manufacturing practices in a nuclear regulated environment
    • Be responsible for meeting the shift's strict EHS requirements, product quality requirements and production schedule requirements
    • Serve as the interim site Emergency Director during off shifts and weekends until relieved
    • Assure operation planning - provide direction to support needs of production area, including work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training
    • Focus team on constantly seeking opportunity for improvement. Support, encourage and facilitate Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects
    • Work with manufacturing engineering, support functions and FMO leadership to provide technical, quality and production leadership
    • Promote safe, compliant shift operations
    • Promote team engagement and ownership, continuous training
    • Communicate business goals, programs, and processes to DCP and Furnaces shift. Promote team engagement and ownership, continuous training
    • Develop and support the growth of all team employees
    • Support manufacturing leaders in the strategic planning of staffing, equipment and other resources

Basic Qualifications

    • Minimum 2-5 years of relevant technical and supervisory experience
    • Minimum of 1-3 year of relevant technical and supervisory experience with Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field

Eligibility Requirements

    • Ability and willingness to work continuous rotating shift schedule to support a 24/7/365 operation; Standard working shifts are 12 hours; Weekend and holiday coverage required
    • Ability and willingness to wear a respirator in accordance with site requirements
    • Ability and willingness to walk up and down stairs multiple times during the day

Desired Characteristics

    • Prior experience as a process leader and with implementing productivity tools
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
    • Manufacturing supervision experience
    • Proven communication and interpersonal skills
    • Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
    • Ability to interpret engineering documentation, such as PIDs
    • Nuclear plant operations or services experience
    • Mechanical, chemical or ceramics engineering experience
    • Experience in manufacturing or nuclear procedure and training development
    • Knowledge of nuclear fuel manufacturing and the dry conversion process (DCP)
    • Experience using corrective action tools and techniques
    • Strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience working in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated environment
    • Proven ability to create real and positive change
    • GE Program graduate, OMLP, EEDP, etc. (GE employees only)
    • Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certification
    • Proficiency or experience operating a distributed control system (DCS), preferably Provox or Mark VIe
    • Proficiency and experience with the Oracle ERP application

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. 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 February 16, 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): Wilmington, NC
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1193110171
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-17T18:31:49

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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