Operations Team Leader

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Team Leader to join our Manufacturing Operations team in Stafford. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine direct manufacturing responsibilities with the day-to-day leadership of a production team during the Friday-to-Monday shift cycle.
As the primary point of contact for the shift, you will play a key role in ensuring operational targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently achieved. Working closely with the Production Manager, you will support efficient operations, team development, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

Operations & Production Management

• Performing the full scope of Manufacturing Team Member duties while actively supporting production activities
• Managing people and resources to ensure delivery targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved
• Ensuring adherence to defined Work Instructions, 5S practices, and Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Leading daily Flash 5 briefings to align the team on priorities and responsibilities
• Monitoring operational performance and ensuring production KPIs and throughput targets are met
• Acting as the escalation point for technical, machinery, or operational concerns
• Raising and tracking support tickets with relevant departments to minimise operational downtime
• Ensuring all production records, work order closures, and non-conformance logs are completed accurately and on time

People Leadership & Development

• Providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to manufacturing team members
• Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and inclusion through positive leadership behaviours
• Monitoring individual and team performance and providing regular feedback
• Supporting attendance management and assisting with informal HR investigations where required
• Identifying training needs and coordinating operator training for products and manufacturing processes

Communication & Cross-Functional Support

• Liaising with supporting departments to maintain operational efficiency
• Providing regular feedback to management regarding operational performance and improvement opportunities
• Acting as a technical subject matter expert for the team and supporting effective use of HERMES, LMS, and PPS systems
• Supporting problem-solving activities and escalation management across the shift

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Previous experience in a team leadership, supervisory, or senior operator role
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and root cause analysis methodologies
• Ability to coordinate manufacturing activities and achieve operational KPIs
• Experience managing production records, quality documentation, and operational reporting
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good working knowledge of HERMES, LMS, and PPS systems or similar manufacturing systems
• Strong communication, coaching, and people management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Right to Work in the UK

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates and promotes the GE core values
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire trust, collaboration, and transparency
• Self-motivated, resilient, and proactive leadership style
• High levels of emotional intelligence and professionalism
• Ability to make informed decisions and manage conflict effectively
• Inclusive leadership approach that supports diversity and team engagement
• Strong analytical and coaching capability
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others positively
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence

Additional Information

Shift Pattern: Friday to Monday

Hours: 37hours per week

Relocation and Visa Sponsorship not provided

Why This Role Matters

Operations Team Leaders play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of manufacturing operations. By combining hands-on manufacturing expertise with strong leadership capability, this role directly supports operational performance, team engagement, and customer delivery commitments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading manufacturing environment
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Career development opportunities within manufacturing operations and leadership
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private health insurance
• Opportunity to contribute to projects supporting the global energy transition

Inclusion and Diversity

Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we encourage and inspire others to grow and achieve success. Join GE Vernova where you can achieve your goals in an environment where you feel a sense of belonging.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

About GE Vernova Grid Solutions

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from generation to end consumers. By enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid, we are helping accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future.

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