Job Information
GE Vernova NAM Lean Specialist in Remote, North Carolina
Job Description Summary
The Lean role will directly be related to developing and driving a lean / continuous improvement culture in a Project-based, transactional driven business. The candidate will participate in & lead process improvements, conduct lean training, and facilitate kaizen events – driving continuous improvement discussions and activities. There will be ongoing activities to apply and train on lean principles throughout the life cycle of the project environment. This includes, for example, leading teams in the analysis of processes, simplification of processes, eliminating waste, reducing cost, as well as standardizing and facilitating efficiency for lean optimization. This person will support a cross functional team (including tendering, engineering, project management, sourcing / procurement, logistics, quality, finance, PMO, quality and Lean) dedicated to executing the lean roadmap to meet efficiency and milestone targets. The supplier management responsibility will focus on working with suppliers to drive improved performance through reviews and root cause analysis. This includes working directly with suppliers to resolve issues and ensure sustained improvement.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Implement and/or support counter measures and actions for Kaizen Events
Perform Quality and Lean activities collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure cost out and efficiency project deliverables (milestones, process improvements, etc..) are met in a timely manner, contributing to established targets with no compromise on product quality/compliance, supplier continuity, and efficiency and risk mitigations.
Lean actions include optimizing the execution of the changes resulting from kaizen events to support cost-out actions, ensuring operational alignment and ensuring continuity.
Generate new cost-out ideas and help consolidate next cost-out action pipeline.
Will directly interact in project management life cycle
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college ;in lieu of a degree candidates would have minimum 5 years of experience
Minimum of 3 years of quality / lean experience
Desired Characteristics
Proven ability to work in cross-functional team
Proven experience with project management
Proven ability to analyze and organize data
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Experience in product cost-out initiatives
Minimum of 3 years of project management experience
Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Experience working with suppliers and driving improvement opportunities
Proven Facilitation Skills
The salary range for this position is 102,900.00 - 137,200.00 USD Annual . The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: No
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