Job Description Summary
Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across a operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.
Job Description
What you'll do
- Provides Supplier with technical expertise in areas such as Process Development, Capacity Planning, Inventory Requirements and Management to meet GE Vernova demand and supplier needs.
- Drives Value Stream Analysis and Kaizens with key suppliers to enable strategic goals for GE and the supply base.
- Drives process and systemic quality improvements, at assigned supplier sites, through the use of lean and quality tools and validates improvements through defined measurables to reduce defects and improve OTD.
- Works in conjunction with Plant Quality and Suppliers in problem solving - leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations.
- Performs analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement.
- Supports training of internal staff along with other functions on Supplier Lean governance strategy, policy, procedures and work instructions.
- Prepares, distributes and communicates periodic Supplier performance status and risk assessments.
- Works to actively deploy GEV defined Supplier Development Procedures, Processes and work instructions within the region. Supports process and procedures review along with continuous improvement actions.
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What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in quality, mechanical, electrical, industrial, operations or other equivalent discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in the following: Quality/Materials/Manufacturing/Sourcing Experience across plants, commodities or business units.
- Lean experience required: Driving transformation and leading Kaizen events
- Lean tool set (VSM, Problem Solving, A3 Thinking, Gauge R&R, SMED)
- Willingness to travel to supplier facilities up to 50- 60%.
What will make you stand out
- Knowledge of Industry specific quality registration (ISO9001:2008 & ISO9001:2015)
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the company
Quality Leadership (Practitioner) - Lean Supply Chain Acumen - understands the key value creation processes within the Procurement function and the role Supplier Development plays in deploying lean with our supply base to improve delivery and quality.
- Project Management - has demonstrated understanding of project planning and status tracking, and drives project execution.
- Business Thinking/Strategizing -Has general knowledge of regional suppliers, industry trends and new process/technology.
- Problem Solving - has demonstrated the ability to lead a team through the root cause and corrective action process. General understanding of the problem solving techniques.
- Relationship Management - works collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $149,400.00 - 248,900.00 USD per year. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, geographic location, and skill set.
This position is also eligible for a 15% annual performance bonus. This position will stay open on the career website until at least 4/12/2025.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%,120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
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.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: April 12, 2025