GE Vernova

Lean Leader

In short

This role leads lean transformation across an operational area for a manufacturing/industrial company, coaching teams on kaizen, standard work, and continuous improvement to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost targets. It involves running problem-solving sessions, kaizen events and lean roadmap planning, partnering with global cross-functional teams (Materials, Engineering, Maintenance, Productivity), and driving WIP and lead-time reduction. Requires a bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical or electrical engineering and at least 5 years of operations/lean/technical experience; no relocation assistance is provided.

Job Description Summary
Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across an operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.
Roles and Responsibilities
•Drive achievement for performance on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost
•Support cell leader, operation leader, product engineers, supervisors and technicians
•Implement standard work / playbook for every lean lines to achieve EHS, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery, Heijunka
•Lead problem solving sessions, kaizen events, lean roadmap planning
•Coach lean methodologies to new Kaizen team leaders, professionals & line leaders
•Challenge norms and lead breakthroughs
•Manage communications with key stakeholder
•Support talent development through drive Lean mindset
•Lead Lean action workouts and drive completion for Kaizen actions
•Implement flow, perform daily management, drive problem solving culture, achieve TAKT attainment, conduct 3P exercises
•Drive cell performance through effective usage of lean digital resources
•Partner with global teams from Materials, Optimization, Special Process, Engineering, Maintenance, Productivity, Lean to optimize production through pull system to ensure on-time delivery
•Drive WIP Inventory reduction, drive wing-to-wing lead time reduction, achieve productivity target, perform total productivity maintenance
•Lead moonshine activities through KPO management
•Read across best practices and support kaizen activities for assigned regional repair facilities
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical or electrical engineering.
•A minimum of 5 years' experience in operations / lean / technical.
Desired Characteristics
•Strong stakeholder management.
•Inclusive leadership, communication & coaching skills.
•Able to anticipate, identify and resolve complex business issues, working with multiple stakeholders.
•Advanced troubleshooting skills.
•Ability to work with heavy equipment.
•Strong understanding of 5S and Standard work.
•Experienced in lean manufacturing will be an advantage
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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