Lead Manufacturing Production Supervision - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Manufacturing Specialist – Production Supervision supports and supervises daily shop floor operations for approximately 44 hourly and contract employees, ensuring production goals, safety standards, quality requirements, and delivery targets are consistently achieved. The role provides front‑line leadership to production personnel, coordinates resources, resolves operational issues, and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Based in Pensacola, FL, this position works closely with production teams, maintenance, quality, engineering, and materials teams to maintain efficient operations. As a Production Supervisor in the Machine Head Department of the Wind Turbines unit, you will perform daily plant operations to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line, including assembly of 2X and 3X Machine Heads, drive trains, and main shafts for wind turbines. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution within standard functional practices and procedures, with judgment exercised under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop floor activities to ensure production schedules, output targets, and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Coordinate production manpower, materials, and equipment to support efficient workflow and minimize downtime.
• Monitor daily operations and adjust work assignments to maintain productivity and operational continuity.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with established quality standards, work instructions, and process requirements.
• Provide front‑line leadership, guidance, and support to shop floor employees, fostering a positive team environment focused on safety, quality, and collaboration.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of production employees to build capability and performance.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, EHS procedures, and manufacturing safety standards.
• Partner with Quality teams to ensure products meet specifications and support investigations into production deviations.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and improve shop floor performance.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as output, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.
• Oversight and management of front‑line manufacturing employees (typically hourly populations).
• Develop in‑depth knowledge of a technical discipline; use prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• Apply in‑depth understanding of key business drivers and how the team’s work integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Exercise judgment to propose solutions outside set parameters with guidance; use prior experience and on‑the‑job training to solve straightforward tasks.
• Access technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems; may use multiple internal sources outside own team to arrive at decisions.
• Provide informal guidance to new team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or relevant field from an accredited university/college OR High school diploma/GED with at least 10–12 years of manufacturing experience in a similar industry.
• Minimum 2 years in an engineering role.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervision or leadership role.
• Good computer skills (MS Office, Oracle).
• Good presentation and public speaking skills.
• Fluent in English.

Desired characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering).
• Good knowledge of Lean, 5S, Kaizen.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Wind Turbines, major Fabrication, or similar industries is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure with excellent organizational skills.

Schedule

• Work week: 4×10 (Monday–Thursday, 10‑hour shifts); must be willing to work Fridays based on business needs.
• Shift: 1st Shift, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM CST, Monday through Thursday (4×10 schedule), with occasional Fridays.
• 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Pensacola, FL factory.
• Relocation assistance provided.

Pay

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan: tax‑advantaged 401(k) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, plus access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.