Operations Leader - Incoming Repair Scoping

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an Operations Leader to manage the incoming lean line operations, ensuring operational excellence, process optimization, and timely delivery of high-quality repair services. The Operations Leader will be reporting to the Senior Operations Manager - Incoming Repair Scoping. The role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing team performance, and achieving key performance metrics in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day shop operations, workflow planning, and resource allocation to meet incoming repair scoping schedules and customer expectations.
• Lead daily gemba and tiered management reviews to drive execution against production, financial, TAT, and SQDC targets.
• Partner with the Lean team to build and operationalize Incoming Lean Lines, drive cross-functional execution, and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.
• Partner closely with downstream process repair Ops Leaders and Planning teams to align scoping output, material readiness, repair capacity, and induction schedules.
• Own scoping-related customer communication, delivery commitments, progress updates, and operational escalations.
• Develop and implement process improvements, standard work, and best practices for incoming repair scoping lean lines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, including GE Vernova’s internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Drive performance management for the operations team, including goal setting, regular performance reviews, coaching, and development planning to ensure continuous improvement and high engagement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
• Collaborate with AMRT (Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology) teams, product engineers, process engineers, and other support functions to optimize repair processes and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to ensure operational targets are met.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource utilization within the value stream.
• Support business growth initiatives, including new repair technologies, capability expansions, and customer engagement activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 - 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, repair operations, MRO, or equivalent industrial operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-driven, with strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven experience leading production teams and delivering output, productivity, and financial targets.
• Experience in gas turbine, aerospace, MRO, or precision component repair preferred.

Desired Characteristics:

• High accountability, sense of urgency, and execution discipline.
• Strong organizational Skills & Continuous improvement mindset
• Proven performance management and team development skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong background in Lean, Kaizen, flow creation, and continuous improvement.
• Strong gemba leadership mindset — hands-on, data-driven, and action-oriented.
• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for building trusted relationships and enhancing customer experience and satisfaction.
  

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