GSC Repairs Value Stream Lean Leader

GE Vernova • Atlanta, GA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Lean Leader of the Repair Value Stream executes Lean initiatives across the GSC Repairs Value Stream Plants. This role is responsible for working with the GSC Business Operations Leader (GSC BOPS), the Repairs Value Stream Leader, and respective Plant Leadership Team members to establish and execute a Lean Roadmap. This roadmap should consider Hoshin Kanri strategic objectives, KPIs, and TTIs to consistently deliver SQDC from each Repairs Plant. This is a leadership position covering multiple sites within the Global Supply Chain Repairs Value Stream of Gas Power, reporting to the GSC Business Operations (BOPS) Leader with a dotted line to the GSC Repairs Value Stream Leader.

Requirements

• For roles outside of the USA: Significant experience in Manufacturing & Lean Manufacturing. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• For roles in USA: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in deployment of Lean in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of implementing significant improvement in lead time, cost, and inventory turns year-over-year while securing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading Lean deployment for multiple sites.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Lean mindset.
• Demonstrated leadership experience at the Sr Management Level.
• Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent certification.
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement.
• Completion of a Site Lean Transformation.
• Strong change management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability and willingness to travel 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Leading the effort within Repair plants to create and execute the Value Stream Lean Roadmap to achieve corresponding KPIs and TTIs from Hoshin Kanri while securing SQDC priorities through the planning and execution of Kaizen events, MOR's reviews, and Daily Management.
• Utilizing consistent application of Lean Tools for each assigned site that meets or exceeds expected goals, using the VSM approach to work with Site Managers and Lean Leaders.
• Assisting in revitalizing a common GSC Lean System that incorporates best practices within the business.
• Assisting with updating assessment and training materials as needed.
• Using VSM (Value Stream Map) to focus and drive improvement, both internal to manufacturing and external to the plant.
• Executing Read Across Processes as part of Lessons Learned and Best Practices sharing within the value stream plants.
• Leading and mentoring leaders by holding Transformation Events that target sections of the processes or entire processes as defined in the VSMs.
• Establishing a formal cadence with sites/Lean Leaders for coaching, improvement plans, Lean Roadmap tracking, as well as development and execution of Kaizens.
• Establishing functional integration to aid in lead time and inventory reductions within the Value Stream, to include materials, sourcing, engineering, new product integration, and commercial as required.
• Assisting with maintaining a Lean Leader at each site and developing a skills matrix with a training plan to meet the skills expectation for each Lean Leader, starting with skills that impact velocity.
• Responsible for the maturity of the Lean Operation Method of the Value Stream.
• Responsible for the execution and action plan follow-up from the SGRA's on each Plant (Site Growth Readiness Assessment).
• Leading and executing activities to secure Sustainable Productivity HK objectives.
• Responsible for planning and execution of Shingijutsu events.
• Responsible for planning and execution of CEO, Earth, S&Q Kaizen Weeks and Hoshin Week.

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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off

What This Job Offers

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