Lean Specialist

GE Vernova•Charleroi, PA

About The Position

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business develops advanced grid technologies and systems that support power transmission and distribution and the energy transition. The Lean Specialist is part of the manufacturing team and helps improve shop-floor operations, tools, and production processes. The role participates in lean activities, builds and tests improvement ideas in an on-site moonshine shop, and supports continuous improvement projects through completion. It involves regular collaboration with production-floor team members and other departments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and manage time to meet project deadlines.
Comfort working as part of a team and taking direction.
Ability to walk the production floor regularly, use hands to build and design, occasionally lift up to 35 pounds, and use a computer for design and communication tasks.
Close vision for reading and computer work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lean manufacturing methods, including 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, and Daily Management.
Interest in process improvement and building physical prototypes or workstation designs.
Formal education beyond a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Participate in lean manufacturing activities, including 5S, Daily Management, Kaizen events, and Standard Work development.
Design and build racks, carts, and workstations in the on-site moonshine shop, where improvement ideas are prototyped and tested.
Support continuous improvement projects from start to finish and keep them on schedule.
Work with production-floor team members to identify and solve problems.
Communicate project status and progress to the team and other departments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
Two weeks of annual vacation for new hires, which may be prorated based on start date.
On-the-job learning and continued development opportunities.
Competitive compensation.