Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager

About the role

GE Vernova is looking for a Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager in Zamudio to lead and manage its shop floor manufacturing operations. The role converts customer engineering inputs such as layouts and wiring lists into manufacturing outputs, executes sales orders from various customers to the highest standards of quality, cost efficiency and timely delivery, and keeps European engineering project clusters informed of manufacturing progress.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and run the manufacturing plan for incoming customer orders, coordinating order entry, engineering inputs, procurement, material planning, EHS, maintenance, quality, subcontractors, testing, packaging and finance.
• Interpret and execute control panel layouts and wiring lists, define material lists, and work with European engineering and project teams to improve designs.
• Manage production manpower, train operators and keep the skill matrix up to date, and run regular meetings on performance and corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, prepare production reports and daily reviews of operator-machine performance, and balance resources and costs.
• Interface with suppliers and service areas, and communicate manufacturing and shipping status across world regions.
• Lead manufacturing improvement projects focused on OEE, support lean initiatives (5S, Andon, Gemba, SMED, value stream mapping), and drive a move from low to high volume.
• Investigate stock issues, support quality root cause analysis, and track KPIs for EHS, quality, cost and delivery.
• Use ERP (SAP or other) and/or MES tools to plan and improve manufacturing.

Required profile

• Advanced vocational training in electricity or electronics, or an electric/electronic or industrial engineering degree.
• Proven experience in electric manufacturing, directly in manufacturing and engineering areas.
• Spanish and English proficiency; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple daily challenges and tight deadlines, working with third parties.

Required skills

• Experience interpreting electric diagrams and willingness to learn AutoCAD, E-Plan and Ebase.
• Desired: experience with lean manufacturing tools and mid-level office tools knowledge.