Lean Leader
About The Position
The Lean Leader builds lean manufacturing capability across GE Vernova teams through hands-on improvement efforts, training, and coaching. Working closely with site leaders, operators, and cross-functional teams, this role strengthens practices and helps teams solve problems, improve performance, and establish sustainable ways of working. The position focuses primarily on learning, training, and development in manufacturing environments, with practical application of lean tools including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Daily Management, Problem Solving, 5S, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, and TPM. The Lean Leader leads by example, teaches through doing, and builds confidence and capability across the organization. The role is remote, with a preferred location at a GE Vernova site and approximately 50% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least 7 years of experience leading or supporting improvements in manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with core lean tools, especially Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Standard Work, Daily Management, 5S, Problem Solving, Kanban, SMED, and TPM in complex environments.
- Experience delivering training, coaching teams, or facilitating workshops.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to work across functions and drive change at scale.
- Willingness to travel approximately 50%.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not supported.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of OMLP, OMDP, or OFLP.
- Passion for continuous improvement and people development.
- Strong lean manufacturing background in factory or operations settings.
- Comfort teaching, coaching, and supporting team development.
- Practical problem solver with a hands-on approach.
- Ability to influence others through partnership and credibility.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of training and capability-building programs, such as Kaizen Facilitator Training, Lean Leader Development Experience, and Problem Solving at GEV.
- Facilitate hands-on workshops and training sessions on lean tools and methods, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Daily Management, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Kanban, SMED, and TPM.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
- Lead and support kaizens and improvement initiatives in factory and transactional environments.
- Coach teams and leaders on lean behaviors, problem solving, and daily management practices.
- Help assess current lean capability and support development plans to build stronger ownership and engagement.
- Support deployment of the GE Vernova Operating Method through practical implementation and follow-up.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, inclusion, and learning.
- Ensure smooth logistics and coordination for classes and programs.
- Develop and improve content.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- 24/7 Health Coach resource
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions
- Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
