Vadodara, Gujarat, India · On-site
Job Description SummaryAs a senior operational leader within GE Vernova's Wind Blades Manufacturing organization, this role serves as the operational backbone of the plant — driving day-to-day execution while partnering …
Skills: Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Relations, Composite Manufacturing, SQDC Management
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site
Job Description SummaryGE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarb…
Skills: Product management, Cloud architecture, Cloud security, OT systems, Cybersecurity
Germany · Remote Solely
Job Description SummaryAs the world shifts toward more sustainable energy sources, GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration (GSI) focuses on integrating complex power technologies to create grids that are more resilient, ef…
Skills: Project management, Sales, Data analysis, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering
Markham, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$95k–$145k/yr
Job Description SummaryThe Lead Engineer – Mechanical Component will contribute to a team responsible for highly engineered equipment design of nuclear plant components. Mechanical Component Engineers create and develop …
Skills: Mechanical Design, ASME Section III, Autodesk Inventor, CAD Modeling, Nuclear Engineering
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site
Job Description SummaryYou will be responsible for delivery of highly complex, large scale and international HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) tenders (contracts >700MUSD). In addition, you may also manage few small to …
Skills: HVDC Proposals, Tender Management, Commercial Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Estimation
Berlin, Germany · Remote OK
Job Description SummaryGrid Solutions, ein Geschäftsbereich von GE Vernova, konzentriert sich darauf, Technologien und Fachwissen zu bündeln, um die schwierigsten Herausforderungen im Energiesystem zu lösen und den globa…
Skills: Project management, EPC, Turnkey projects, Grid automation, Telecommunications
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site
Job Description SummaryAs a highly motivated Sales Specialist for our EHV product business in India, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, reviewing, negotiating, and closing key deals. You will be responsible for…
Skills: Sales strategy, Customer relationship management, Negotiation, Communication, Problem-solving
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · Hybrid
Job Description SummaryAs a Technical Project Engineer – HV Substations within GE Vernova – Grid Solutions, you will lead the technical execution of High Voltage AIS/GIS switchgear projects from order handover through pr…
Skills: High Voltage Switchgear, AIS, GIS, Project Engineering, Protection and Control
Findlay Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$98k–$164k/yr
Job Description SummaryGE Power Conversion provides Electrical power conversion systems for various renewables, industry, marine, and Oil & Gas applications. Typical scope includes MV & LV drives, motors, transformers, E…
Skills: Power systems engineering, Marine electrical integration, Project leadership, Drives, Motors
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Description Summary Job DescriptionSenior Sales Account Manager | Glasgow, Scotland Do you have the commercial insight and relationship-building skills to become a trusted partner to some of Scotland’s most important…
Skills: Strategic account management, Business development, Complex solution sales, Stakeholder management, Commercial judgement
United Kingdom · Remote OK
Job Description Summary Job Description Mechanical Field Engineer GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Mechanical Field Engineer to join our Power Conversion team based in the United Kingdom. GE Vernova - The Energy …
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Rotating machinery maintenance, Field service, Troubleshooting, Commissioning
Findlay Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$80k–$120k/yr
Job Description SummaryGE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with som…
Skills: Power electronics, Technical support, Troubleshooting, Drive commissioning, Root cause analysis
Stafford, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Description Summary Job DescriptionLead Project Controls Planner – HVDC | Stafford, UK Become part of a winning team and help deliver the Green Energy transition. High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems enable uti…
Skills: Primavera P6, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Critical Path Analysis, Risk Management
Birr, Aargau, Switzerland · On-site
Job Description SummaryTeil von GE Vernova werden Möchten Sie einen globalen Beitrag leisten und Probleme lösen? Durch ungebremsten Innovationsgeist und in fortlaufender Zusammenarbeit mit unseren Kunden sorgen wir bei G…
Skills: Crane operation, Industrial manufacturing, Technical drawing interpretation, Load handling, Safety compliance
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$27/hr
Job Description Summary Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Perform cut and grind tasks following work instructionsWear all personal protective equipment and follow all health and safety instructions regarding che…
Skills: Cut and grind tasks, Composite repair, Hand tools, Power tools, Heavy machinery operation
La Prairie, Minnesota, United States · Remote Solely
$89k–$150k/yr
Job Description SummaryResponsible for ensuring quality and compliance of activities related to the construction, building and commissioning on customer site, from site mobilization, through civil, erection and commissio…
Skills: Quality assurance, Quality control, Site management, Commissioning, Construction management
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$27/hr
Job Description Summary Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Grinding blade to work instruction specifications.Grind between quality marks and apply gelcoat to designated locations.Matting to give blades a clean fi…
Skills: Grinding, Gelcoat application, Painting, Sanding, Masking
Berlin, Germany · Hybrid
Job Description Summary Job Description We are looking for a working student (m/f/d) to support our Project Management team in the Central Europe cluster (Germany, Poland) with contract management aspects. Working hours …
Skills: Contract management, Project management, Contract law, Risk analysis, Contractual analysis
United Kingdom · Remote Solely
Job Description Summary Job Description Power Engineer GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Power Engineer to join our Power Conversion team based in the United Kingdom. GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World Wi…
Skills: Power engineering, Field service, Medium voltage systems, High voltage systems, Electrical testing
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site
Job Description SummaryAs a Control & Protection System Engineer, you will be responsible to design and provide a competitive technical solution to the customer in the domain of HVDC control and protection system (Automa…
Skills: HVDC Control, Protection System Design, MATLAB, PSCAD, IEC 61850
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Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for wind blade production, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). Partner with the Plant Leader to drive site strategy, eliminate systemic bottlenecks, and manage a large diverse workforce.
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and over 15 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including 5 years in a senior plant role. Proven expertise in composite manufacturing, lean principles, and industrial relations is essential.
Senior Director – Operations Management GE Vernova | Wind Blades Manufacturing – GEV Wind Vadodara
The Senior Director – Operations Management is accountable for delivering world-class manufacturing outcomes across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), while leading a large, diverse workforce and engaging cross-functionally with Engineering, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, HR, and Finance — both locally and globally.
This is a high-impact leadership role that demands deep manufacturing expertise, a lean mindset, strong industrial relations capability, and the ability to unlock systemic bottlenecks that impede operational excellence. The role operates with significant autonomy and serving as a trusted operational co-pilot at all times. Roles & Responsibilities
Plant Operations Leadership • Drive Plant Operations with the Safety first and quality always approach.
Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly operational rhythms — including production planning, capacity utilization, shift management, and output delivery against plan
Serve as the acting Plant Leader during absences, and represent the site in global operational reviews and leadership forums
Translate site strategy into executable operational plans; cascade goals and metrics across teams through structured visual management and SQDC reviews
Partner with the Quality function to uphold blade quality standards, reduce non conformances, drive First Time Quality (FTQ), and ensure customer and certification requirements are met
Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance by identifying and resolving production bottlenecks, resource constraints, and scheduling conflicts with urgency and precision
Co-own the plant P&L alongside the Plant Leader; drive accountability across all production lines for wind blade manufacturing operations Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost (SQDC)
Champion a zero-harm safety culture; work closely with the EHS team to embed behavioral safety practices, drive incident reduction, and ensure regulatory compliance across the site
Own site cost performance — drive productivity improvements, reduce waste, and identify cost-saving opportunities in collaboration with Finance and Supply Chain Bottleneck Elimination & Continuous Improvement
Lead structured problem-solving efforts to identify and permanently eliminate systemic operational bottlenecks across mold operations, lamination, post-cure, finishing, and logistics
Champion and sustain a Lean Manufacturing culture — drive 5S, standardized work, value stream mapping, kaizen events, and CI initiatives across all production areas
Apply Six Sigma / DMAIC methodologies to reduce variability, scrap, and rework; foster a data-driven operational mindset across all levels of the workforce
Benchmark internal and external best practices; lead the adoption of new manufacturing technologies and process improvements relevant to composite blade manufacturing Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration
Act as the primary operational interface between the plant floor and functions including Engineering, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, Sourcing, HR, and Finance — both at the local site and with teams
Drive alignment across global and local teams on production programs, new product introductions, tooling upgrades, and engineering changes; ensure smooth handoffs and minimized disruption to production
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Sourcing to ensure material availability, resolve supplier issues, and optimize inventory levels without compromising delivery commitments • Engage Finance to provide accurate operational forecasting, capex planning inputs, and variance analysis; build cost transparency into operational culture • Partner with HR on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness Industrial Relations & Workforce Leadership
Lead and develop a large hourly and salaried workforce (typically 500–2000+ employees) across multiple shifts in a high-paced composite manufacturing environment
Serve as a key leader in industrial relations — manage union relationships (where applicable), navigate labor negotiations, grievance processes, and workforce engagement with fairness, transparency, and firmness
Build trust across the workforce through visible leadership, open communication, and consistent follow-through; create a culture of accountability, respect, and high performance
Drive talent capability building through structured training, on-the-job development, and leadership pipeline programs; ensure succession depth across critical operational roles Equipment Technology & Asset Management
Demonstrate working knowledge of manufacturing equipment used in wind blade production — including moulds, infusion systems, cutting tools, finishing equipment, and automated inspection technologies
Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to drive equipment reliability, OEE improvement, and capex investment decisions
Champion the adoption of digital manufacturing tools, IoT-enabled monitoring systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies to improve production visibility and predictive maintenance
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline)
15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior plant or operations leadership role managing large, multi-shift workforces
Demonstrated experience in composite manufacturing, process-intensive, or large-scale discrete manufacturing environments (wind energy, aerospace, automotive, or similar preferred)
Proven track record of leading industrial relations in a large workforce environment
Strong command of Lean Manufacturing principles — demonstrated experience deploying lean tools at scale and sustaining a CI culture
Experience working across global matrix organizations, managing both local execution and global stakeholder alignment
SQDC ownership experience — measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvement Desired Characteristics
Bottleneck hunter — instinctively identifies what is slowing the system down and acts decisively to remove obstacles
Collaborative and influential — builds strong relationships across functions and geographies without relying on authority alone
Lean practitioner — genuinely passionate about waste elimination, standard work, and continuous improvement as a way of operating
Data-driven decision maker — comfortable with manufacturing data, operational KPIs, and using metrics to drive accountability and improvement
Strong communicator — able to translate operational complexity for senior leaders, global teams, and frontline workforce alike • Resilient and adaptable — thrives in a dynamic, high-volume manufacturing environment where priorities can shift rapidly
Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification is a strong advantage
Familiarity with composite blade manufacturing processes (infusion, lamination, post-cure, NDT, finishing) is highly desirable but not mandatory Additional Information Field Details Grade SPB1 Job Family Manufacturing Operations Time Type Full Time Job Type Regular Relocation Assistance Yes Function Wind Blades Manufacturing – Operations GE Vernova is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Electrification, and Wind -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come. GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have the energy to change the world.
Offices: 58 Charles St, Boston, Massachusetts 02141, US
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Electrification, and Wind -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come. GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have the energy to change the world.
Offices: 58 Charles St, Boston, Massachusetts 02141, US
