Plant Leader
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, MBA
Lisburn, UK
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
- Extensive industry experience is required; experience in Grid Automation is preferred.
- Significant experience in a senior Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations leadership role is required.
- Proven ability to integrate Lean, Quality, and Innovation into daily management.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record of influencing cross-functional teams and resolving complex, interdependent issues.
- Ability to inspire, develop, and retain diverse talent in mixed hourly and salaried environments.
- Strong vision for applying Industry 4.0 technologies to drive operational and financial results.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear financial and operational strategies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary EHS advocate for the site, champion the Zero Deviation plan, conduct site safety walks, and ensure employee health and safety take precedence over operational or financial targets.
- Build a culture in which safety is each team member’s responsibility and ensure EHS protocols are integrated into processes, technologies, and Standard Work procedures.
- Own the plant’s Profit and Loss performance and achieve targets for Sales, Gross Margin, and Operating Profit.
- Oversee the annual operating budget and site-level financial planning; manage cash flow, inventory levels, and Variable Cost Productivity to meet financial commitments.
- Drive performance against the GSC dashboard, focusing on EHS, Quality, minimizing COPQ, achieving more than 98% FPY and more than 95% OTD, and improving OD and cash conversion.
- Translate organizational goals into actionable operational plans that align manufacturing output with regional sales forecasts and global demand.
- Drive organizational change initiatives, including digital transformation and lean manufacturing implementations.
- Represent the site in the local community and manage relationships with local government, environmental agencies, and community leaders.
- Serve as the primary liaison between corporate leadership and site staff, promoting a positive, inclusive, and transparent work environment.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional team of managers, engineers, and support staff, fostering accountability across the site.
- Oversee maintenance and modernization of site assets, machinery, and facilities to maximize lifecycle and reliability.
- Institutionalize Standard Work to eliminate variation and waste, and establish a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
- Lead the facility’s digital transformation by deploying Robotics and AI to optimize production cycles, improve throughput, and provide predictive insights that reduce costs and increase precision.
- Ensure processes from order registration through final shipment are optimized for short lead times and reliability.
- Collaborate with Sales, Sourcing, Quality, Industrialization, and regional stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks and coordinate the end-to-end supply chain.
- Identify, hire, and mentor high-potential talent, motivate and engage the workforce, and foster an inclusive environment that prioritizes psychological safety and professional development.
Desired Qualifications
- An advanced degree or MBA is preferred.
- Experience in Grid Automation is preferred.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus