Gas Power Business Operations Leader - Aero Lean and Transformation

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

17h•Remote

About The Position

Vernova Purpose GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? What impact you’ll make As a member of the Gas Power Business Operations Aero team, you will be an active contributor to shaping the continuous improvement vision across the Gas Power Aeroderivative Business Line – equipment and services – in accordance with GE Vernova Lean Operating Method. You will translate this vision into goals and strategies resulting in cross-function transformation that delivers year-over-year results. In this role, you will work with senior leaders to assess the current baseline for key S-Q-D-C processes and determine the roadmap to improve using Lean methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent knowledge/experience or college
10+ years’ experience in ITO or OTR operations with proven track record of results using Lean methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills, experience of managing cross functional projects
Demonstrated ability in solving complex problems and transforming results and process through the application of Lean techniques
Lean practitioner, capable of facilitating kaizen events and coaching the core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Transactional Process Improvement.
Experience of hoshin is a plus
Specific experience in reducing lead time through Lean transformation
Experience driving enterprise-wide transformation preferably in a major turn-around.
The ideal candidate has been through complex change and tough situations; bringing a will to win with strong followership
Proven to be effective driving outcomes in large, matrixed organizations – understands how to navigate geographies, cultures, relationships, etc.
Can drive work around the world because they are accountable, trustworthy, credible, committed, and intellectually agile
Change agent, able to make the case for Lean and demonstrate immediate impact
Highly collaborative person, comfortable with conflict and debate normally associated with change
Critical thinker with the ability to bring others along, even those with conflicting priorities
Ability to drive process simplification and influence others with effective communication

Responsibilities

Utilize lean tools to execute the continuous improvement vision across the Aero New Units & Services organization with a focus on reduction of waste, elimination of hand offs and reduction in process cycle time in accordance with the business Lean strategy and road map resulting in cross-functional transformation which delivers consistent, year-over-year results
Drive cultural transformation across the Aero business to ultimately drive zero defect aspirational goal
Use Lean to drive the Leader Standard Work and Kaizen Work with operational leaders and lean leaders to focus process improvements across the value stream to have the most impact on our business aligned to our strategic goals using the Lean methodologies
Collectively work with Sourcing and GSC organization to effectively deploy our industrialization strategy.
Support cross-functional teams in building problem solving capabilities and leading kaizen events to ensure all operations perform in a consistent and best-in-class manner
Support simplification of the complex processes and manage cross-functional relationships to support business impact
Lead the implementation of standard operating rhythms where applicable and provide key output data, metrics and presentations for reporting, operations reviews, and business communications
Work hand in hand with the Aero Lean Leaders in New Units and Services to ensure that process improvements drive the largest impact
Share best practices across poles / functions and act as a conduit to accelerate cross-functional results

Benefits

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce
Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs.
We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .
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.
Inclusion At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture , where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.