Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Operation Management
GE Vernova · Pallavaram
- Experience8–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelexecutive
- Posted17 Sept 2026
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is hiring in Pallavaram in energy utilities. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Kaizen
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Root Cause Analysis
- Five Whys
- Fishbone Analysis
- Pareto Analysis
- Eight Disciplines
- Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Statistical Process Control
- Control Plans
- Capacity Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- New Product Introduction
- Five S
The role
A manufacturing operations manager at an energy equipment company drives Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma across production value streams, using Kaizen and SAP to improve process flow, quality, delivery, and cost. The role also applies capacity planning and PFMEA to resolve shop-floor bottlenecks and support new product introduction.
Full job description
Job Description Summary
Responsible for the oversight and operational excellence of production value streams. The role focuses on driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance through the deployment of advanced lean manufacturing strategies. Candidate will lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, mentor operational teams, and influence supply chain and processes to achieve long-term productivity and scalability. This role needs to lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, optimize process flow, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Managerial: Own SQDC performance for defined value streams; translate high-level business objectives into actionable operational strategies.Integrated Planning: Lead production planning cycles in coordination with Supply Chain and Contract Management to ensure 100% on-time delivery.Operational: Architect and execute lean roadmaps. Move beyond basic tool application to driving systemic cultural change through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.Continuous Improvement Expert: Spearhead high-impact Kaizen events, Action Workouts (AWO), and organizational problem-solving initiatives to eliminate structural waste.Cross-Functional Influence: Serve as the primary operational partner for Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless production, New Product Introductions (NPI) and engineering change integration.Capacity & Capability Planning: Direct capacity planning, identify and resolve shop floor level bottlenecks through technical process optimization.Operational: Establish and refine standard operating rhythms, ensuring compliance and performance visibility across all manufacturing shifts.Drive 5S implementation and sustain workplace organization.Support line readiness for new product introduction or process changes.Drive operators for continuous improvement and 5S.Establish daily operating rhythms in manufacturing.
Desired Skills
Good Communication and Interpersonal Skill.Good analytical and data interpretation skills to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunitiesExperience in ERP / SAPProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPointExperience in Lean Manufacturing.Decision-making/problem solving skills.Experience with structured quality improvement tools such as RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, 8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Control Plans.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering (Advanced degree or MBA/Operations Management certification is a plus).Experience: 8-10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes