Greenville Manufacturing Plant Lean Leader

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Leader serves as a strategic partner to the Plant Leadership team, focused on defining and driving the plant vision, developing high-performing lean leadership talent, and executing plant roadmaps. This role is instrumental in ensuring operational alignment with Gas Value Stream target conditions, supporting the capacity build-out of the Greenville factory, and fostering an uncompromising culture of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, manufacturing leadership, or lean deployment with a proven track record of improving SQDC metrics.
Demonstrated ability to motivate high-involvement teams toward shared safety and operational goals.
Strong communication skills; effective at pitching and coaching lean strategy and operational improvements to business leadership.
Change agent with credibility and influence to drive shifts in culture and operational standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA
Deep knowledge of manufacturing management disciplines (Production/Inventory Control, Quality Management Systems, and Standard Cost systems, Daily Management).
Hands-on experience with “Moonshine” shop methodologies and implementing pull systems to drive labor productivity and product cost reductions.

Responsibilities

Identify, coach, and develop lean talent to build a pipeline of leaders who prioritize SQDC as the foundation of continuous improvement.
Drive and own the plant’s lean roadmap, ensuring all initiatives are aligned with Gas Value Stream target conditions for optimized flow and performance.
Provide direct lean support for the Greenville factory capacity build-out, utilizing lean layout and flow principles to ensure efficient ramp-up.
Lead cross-functional kaizen events and Action Work Outs (AWOs) to drive measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery & Inventory, and Productivity & Cost.
Establish a rigorous Gemba walk methodology that empowers teams to identify and resolve impediments to SQDC performance in real-time.
Maintain a culture where EHS is the top priority. Immediately report incidents, warn others of non-compliance, and enforce "stop-work" authority whenever life or serious injury risks are present.
Develop organizational lean capability through targeted coaching centered on SQDC results.
Execute the plant-wide lean strategy to support Gas Value Stream throughput and cost-competitiveness.
Provide technical and operational support for the Greenville capacity expansion.
Maintain process rigor to ensure sustained improvements in safety, quality, delivery, labor productivity, and product cost.
Lead lean implementation across the plant to drive cross-functional results.
Mentor and develop Lean Facilitators and site leadership in SQDC-focused methodologies.
Direct authority to prioritize projects that align with the Gas Value Stream, capacity growth, and SQDC objectives.

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 resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off