Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova Singapore Services (GEVSS), Lean is the way we work.

We are seeking a Senior Operations Manager (Turbine Blades Cell Leader) to lead a critical repair cell within our gas turbine components operation. This role is accountable for driving end-to-end cell performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while building a high-performing team culture grounded in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement.

You will lead daily operations at the gemba, transforming processes through waste elimination, flow creation, and practical automation, while developing a strong pipeline of frontline leaders and technical capability.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Champion a “Safety First” culture with zero-compromise mindset

• Drive EHS compliance, risk identification, and mitigation across all blade repair processes

• Lead incident investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions

2. Operational Excellence & Delivery

• Own daily, weekly, and monthly execution of turbine blades repair operations

• Deliver on customer commitments with predictable output and schedule adherence

• Drive capacity planning, line balancing, and constraint removal to ensure flow

3. Quality Leadership

• Embed a “Quality Always” mindset through process discipline and standard work

• Drive defect reduction, root cause problem solving, and process capability improvements

• Partner with Quality teams to ensure compliance to repair specifications and standards

4. Lean Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Kaizen events and daily Lean management within the cell

• Apply Lean before automation principles—eliminate waste, create flow, then automate

• Drive Lead time and WIP reduction, reduction of manual handling and non-value-added work, One-piece flow implementation, such as:

• Drive improvements & Roadmap actions, Utilize data, analytics and practical tools (e.g., PLC, fixtures, moonshine solutions) to enhance performance

5. Cost & Productivity Management

• Own cell-level productivity, efficiency, and cost performance

• Drive improvements in: Applied hours and labor utilization, Overtime and resource optimization, Inventory and WIP control

• Translate operational metrics into financial impact

6. People Leadership & Culture

• Build and sustain a high-performing team with a strong “one team” and “can-do” spirit

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, engineers, and operators

• Drive engagement, accountability, and ownership at all levels

• Develop succession pipeline and technical depth within the cell

7. Daily Management & Operating Rhythm

• Lead tiered daily management (Gemba, visual management, standard work

• Drive structured problem solving and escalation processes

• Ensure clear communication and alignment across shifts and functions

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Lean, Maintenance, and Planning teams

• Drive new product repair introduction in the cell, support process industrialization, and capability upgrades

• Contribute to site-wide transformation initiatives and best practice sharing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

• 8–12+ years of manufacturing or repair operations experience

• Proven leadership experience managing shopfloor operations or production cells

• Strong background in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement

• Experience in gas turbine, aerospace, MRO, or precision component repair preferred

Desired Characteristics

• Strong gemba leadership mindset—hands-on, data-driven, and action-oriented

• Demonstrated ability to transform operations through Lean principles

• High accountability with strong execution discipline

• Ability to lead through complexity and drive sustainable results

• Passion for people development and building winning teams

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