Lean Leader - Continuous Improvement Engineer

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Lean Leader will provide both strategic & tactical support within the Greenville Manufacturing facility in the development, execution and sustainment of a Lean/Inventory Strategy aligned with the business imperatives. Responsible for working with the Plant Leadership team to further their customer based process improvement strategy, which drives safety, quality, customer responsiveness, and lead time reduction in line with business/functional objectives. The role is based in Greenville, SC that offers its employees a culture where ideas are encouraged and nurtured, work that is inspiring and exciting, and a team made of role models, mentors, and supporters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma /GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing).
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in cultural and physical lean transformation and driving changes on the production shop floor through strategic projects.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Formal Lean Training /certification.
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization and ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organization demands.
• Willing to challenge status quo but keep things simple at the same time.
• Must be able to multi-task, manage projects, and work independently in fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, quality management systems, and standard cost systems.
• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement.
• Knowledge of products, processes, customer requirements and budgeting / financial processes.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership skills and communication both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all actions focused on strategic lean transformation projects & initiatives.
• Drive execution of lean initiatives & continuous improvement through leadership of kaizen events.
• Lead and influence production areas through significant cultural and physical lean transformation by coaching lean methodology and principles.
• Provide leadership for continuous improvement, being an innovator of positive change that impacts safety, quality, lead time, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.
• Holds self and team accountable to a strict set of high level lean standards with a continuous focus on being better than today.
• Ability to breakdown and analyze complex problems, drive for root cause and implement countermeasures to eliminate root cause failure modes.
• Well versed in scientific method and importance of 7-3-1 method when solving a problem.
• Implement tools and metrics to improve visibility to operational health and lean performance.
• Positive, can-do attitude

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees