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GE Vernova · Grand Forks

# Executive Plant Leader, Onshore Wind

Grand Forks Full-time Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on GE Vernova’s official careers site. Posted November 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Grand-Forks/Executive-Plant-Leader--Onshore-Wind_R5057982-1)

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## Job description

### Job Description

Summary As the Plant Leader for our Grand Forks facility, large blade manufacturing factory within the Onshore Wind business—you will drive safe, high-quality, and efficient operations. This is a high-impact leadership role within the U.S. and global supply chain. The ideal candidate is a transformation-focused leader capable of navigating a rapid-growth environment, fostering a strong site culture, championing LEAN methodologies, and driving operational excellence across all facets of the factory.

Establish and achieve plant goals focusing relentlessly on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, ensuring world-class manufacturing standards. Accountable for site financial performance, P&L execution, variable cost productivity (VCP), Opex/Capex planning, and alignment with global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) commitments. Shape a high-performance, inclusive culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Promote an environment that encourages employee involvement and high engagement across mixed hourly and salaried teams. Serve as the chief change agent, driving enterprise-level Lean transformations, eliminating waste, and optimizing complex, interdependent production cycles. Partner seamlessly with engineering, sourcing, finance, and executive project teams to successfully execute New Product Introductions (NPI) and major process launches.

Attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. Build a robust leadership pipeline and champion professional growth through executive coaching, mentoring, and organizational development. Actively collaborate across the global factory network within Wind and GE Vernova and adjacent functions to share best practices, solve complex operational bottlenecks, and influence broader company strategy. Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent extensive executive-level manufacturing leadership experience).

Minimum of 5+ years of progressive, executive-level experience in Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain within heavy industry.
- Proven, hands-on background in driving major operational and cultural transformations using Lean principles
- Demonstrated experience partnering with engineering, sourcing, finance, and board-level stakeholders to drive complex capital projects and strategic initiatives. exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to build trust, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and connect effectively with everyone from shop-floor teams to executive leadership
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. (Note: To comply with US immigration and legal requirements, the minimum years of experience are explicitly defined for this US-based role).

Desired Characteristics The ability to balance immediate operational performance ("Performer") with long-term cultural and technological evolution ("Transformer"). Exceptional executive capability to analyze complex enterprise data, navigate ambiguity, challenge conflicting inputs, and execute high-stakes initiatives. 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

Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 06, 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 Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.

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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Nov 6, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 8, 2026
- Listed for: 2 days
- Location: Grand Forks
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Grand-Forks/Executive-Plant-Leader--Onshore-Wind_R5057982-1)

## Hiring at GE Vernova
- Open jobs: 2,171
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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