Job Description Summary

The Factory Performance Leader will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our manufacturing operations across all GE Vernova - Grid solutions Power Transmission sites.
This global role focuses on improving cost versus output metrics such as hours and numbers of units, simplifying and standardizing organizational structures, and fostering a culture of accountability and empowerment. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to reduce lead times in the overall Order-to-Remittance (OTR) process and drive the adoption of IT systems to minimize manual efforts and redundancies. Additionally, the Factory Performance Leader will champion the utilization of assets through strategic offshoring and Lean methodologies.

• Enhance factory performance metrics, focusing on cost versus output, across all PT sites.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes and resource utilization.
• Work with critical units to improve output in term of hours and units, while controlling and reducing the cost by efficiency means.

• Evaluate roles and responsibilities at key PT sites.
• Lead efforts to simplify and standardize organizational structures, tools, and processes.
• Share best practices across the network.

• Establish a culture of accountability and empowerment at all organizational levels.
• Promote continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving among teams.
• Promote Lean Mindset and participate in Kaizen events.

• Identify and implement strategies to reduce lead times in the OTR process, including sourcing, quality, procurement, production and finance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow and eliminate bottlenecks.

• Lead initiatives to maximize the use of IT systems, reducing manual efforts and redundancies.
• Facilitate the exchange of best practices for IT system utilization across the organization.
• Support the implementation of IOT (Internet of things) and Automation.

• Advocate for offshoring and Lean practices to optimize asset utilization within PT.
• Drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Work in line with other functions to optimize capacity expansion in line with Product and Market strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with a focus on performance improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Experience in organizational assessment ,change management and cost management.
• Experience in IT systems and their application in manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ready to travel: appr. 50% travel required

• Extensive professional growth opportunities in an international and future-oriented environment at GE Grid Solutions
• A high degree of flexibility and independent work
• Appealing compensation package.