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Manufacturing Manager

United States·North Salt Lakemid

Manufacturing & ProductionManufacturing Manager

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Key Responsibilities

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**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.

Responsibilities

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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.

Requirements

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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.

This role is based in the Salt Lake City area, Utah. It is a site-based, shopfloor-focused position essential to the successful ramp-up and long-term growth of our Grid Automation facility.

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

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 September 25, 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.