Role Description – The Blade Remanufacturing Site Leader will have day to day responsibility for the GE blade remanufacturing (WDI) and blade repairs occurring at the Takkion laydown yards in Pawnee and Garden City, KS. The site leader will give daily direction to the on-site GE Blade Technicians, contracted repair teams and GEV Material Specialist based on blade remanufacturing priorities.Job Description
Responsibilities:
Establish remanufacturing factory production schedules for blade remanufacturing priorities and manage teams to achieve plans.
Lead site repair teams in adherence to Safety / GE Life Saving Rules.
Manage Site Material Leader to achieve the right levels of material inventories at site in support of executing remanufacturing production plans.
Give day to day direction to on-site GE Blade Technicians
Interface with GE Services Engineering Team and GE Blade Technicians on open repair team questions to drive efficient problem solving and keep the repair teams on task / schedule.
Interface with Takkion site leadership to establish weekly and day to day GE priorities including on-site blade moves, incoming and outgoing blade shipments and maintenance of GE blade repair locations.
Carryout GE laydown yard strategies regarding blade inventory, blade repairs and material movement.
Confirm that Takkion team is filling out blade move inspection reports
Be the “one voice” of site work or stand by decisions related to weather conditions.
Oversee repair teams daily / weekly status reporting and provide oversight and direction to repair team leaders and leadership
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, manufacturing, project management, engineering or equivalent
Minimum 3-5 years experience in sourcing, manufacturing, project management and/or supply chain
Desired Characteristics
Good understanding of the Renewables Onshore business
Strong data management skills (Excel, Tableau, Smartsheet, etc.…)
Ability to lead and manage teams
Strong communication and influencing skills
Able to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently to achieve targets and objectives
Self-motivated, driven to take action and define next steps
Ability to see around corners and be proactive
Strong background in the materials planning process
Ability to think Critically (look at outside the box solutions)
Ability to adapt to change
Detail-oriented, organized, and flexible
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proven strategic and analytical skills
Demonstrated leadership capability
Highly-motivated, results/metrics driven with demonstrated influencing skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong understanding of supplier contracts
Ability to identify and implement processes improvements and best practices
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 26, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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