Senior Operations Leader - GVL Manufacturing

GE Vernova is helping change the world. Will you be part of the global energy transition?

Our team of approximately 80,000 employees keeps the lights on for people around the world. We've installed approximately 7,000 gas turbines for customers operating in over 100 countries, powering more than a third of the world to deliver brighter cities, stronger economies, and a better-connected world.

The Operations Leader will work directly with the Plant Leader to drive operational excellence, standard work, and execution across the Greenville Gas Power plant. This role will serve as a key partner to the Plant Leader in translating business strategy into clear operating priorities, establishing consistent management systems, and driving accountability across the organization.

This is a high-visibility, high-potential leadership role designed for an experienced manufacturing leader who is capable of taking on broader enterprise leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to the Gas Power business, plant operations, functional organizations, customers, and strategic priorities while directly partnering with the Plant Leader on critical business initiatives.

The role is intentionally designed to provide a strong foundation for future manufacturing leadership opportunities. In addition to supporting the daily operating rhythm of the plant, the Operations Leader will own several strategic initiatives that provide exposure to different aspects of the business, develop enterprise relationships, and build the business knowledge required for future manufacturing leadership opportunities.

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, power generation, automotive, defense, or another highly engineered manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated progression toward broader manufacturing, enterprise, or multi-site leadership.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect operational performance to business and financial outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain leader standard work, daily management, visual management, and operating rhythms.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive execution across organizational boundaries.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively from frontline employees through senior leadership.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Highly curious, adaptable, and motivated to learn a complex global business.
• Demonstrated appetite for broader enterprise leadership and increasing scope of responsibility.
• Six Sigma training preferred.
  
  
  Note:
  To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

 

 

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 October 19, 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.