Senior Operations Manager (Turbine Blades Cell Leader)
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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 principleseliminate 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
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
812 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 mindsethands-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
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Manager
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