Global Lean Leader

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

The Wind Manufacturing Executive Lean Leader reports to the Vice President Wind Manufacturing and drives continuous improvement across a global manufacturing organization. In this role, you will work closely with Wind Manufacturing leaders to develop and drive Lean roadmaps, lead continuous improvement efforts, and deliver large-scale SQDC outcomes across 18 plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in continuous improvement, project management, operations, and/or related experience
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience leading global teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and successful change management
• Ability and willingness to travel 50%+

Nice To Haves

• Strong manufacturing operations experience
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to understand business strategy and develop Lean strategies to deliver business outcomes
• Proven experience with leading Lean activities, applying Lean tools, and building Lean culture
• Strategic thinker – demonstrated ability to anticipate constraints, facilitate breakthroughs, and drive strategic activities that transform the business
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex business problems, assess tradeoffs, and take the right decisions
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects through planning, execution, and sustainment
• Strong cross-functional leadership with demonstrated ability to influence outcomes
• Strong communication skills – proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across functions
• Proven mentoring and coaching abilities; demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
• Prior relevant experience in the Wind industry

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing leaders to translate strategic vision into objections and goals with an effective operating rhythm
• Lead Senior Leaders through the Hoshin Kanri process to establish breakthroughs
• Design and implement a Lean Management System integral to how we run our business for the long-term. This system will include: Lean principles, Hoshin-Kanri, daily management metrics, and complex problem-solving
• Build organizational capability and culture through coaching/mentoring on Lean mindset, tools, and practices
• Lead business transformation priorities supporting continuous improvement and optimization of end-to-end processes
• Drive the development, execution, and sustainment of standard work
• Partner with manufacturing leaders to optimize monthly operating rhythms, ensure daily management, and proactive identification of risk to KPI’s & business outcomes
• Lead problem solving with Lean tools & practices (i.e. fishbone diagrams, problem solving revies, etc.) to resolve complex challenges
• Drive actions to ensure that improvements are sustained and lessons learned are integrated into processes

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity Executive Services
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off
• the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior