GE Vernova
Senior Lean Leader - Continuous Improvement Leader
GE Vernova, Greenville, SC
Job Description Summary
The Senior Lean Leader will provide both strategic & tactical support within the Greenville Manufacturing facility in the development 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, customer responsiveness, lead time reduction and quality improvement 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.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities :
Qualifications/Requirements :
Desired Characteristics :
The base pay range for this position is $103,100- $137,800 The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
*The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This posting is expected to close on Dec 3, 2024 or when suitable candidate identified.
Benefits Available to You:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
The Senior Lean Leader will provide both strategic & tactical support within the Greenville Manufacturing facility in the development 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, customer responsiveness, lead time reduction and quality improvement 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.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities :
- Coordinate all actions focused on strategic lean transformation projects & initiatives.
- Drive execution of lean initiatives & continuous improvement through leadership of kaizen events.
- Lead production areas through significant lean transformations by coaching lean methodology and principles.
- Provide leadership for continuous improvement, being an innovator of positive change that impacts safety, profitability, inventory turns, on-time delivery, lead-time and quality.
- Analyze problems, drive for root cause and implement countermeasures to eliminate root cause failure modes.
- Implement tools and metrics to improve visibility to operational health and lean performance
Qualifications/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 Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor through strategic projects.
Desired Characteristics :
- 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.
- 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.
The base pay range for this position is $103,100- $137,800 The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
*The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This posting is expected to close on Dec 3, 2024 or when suitable candidate identified.
Benefits Available to You:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes