Job Description Summary
The Lean Leader will provide tactical support within the Schenectady Manufacturing facility in the development and sustainment of a Lean/Inventory Strategy aligned with the business imperatives. You will partner with organizational leadership to drive product and process improvements that deliver lead time reductions and maximize free cash flow while working directly with the manufacturing cells.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Participate in coordinating all actions focused on Wind projects & initiatives.
- Responsible for continuous improvement, being an innovator of positive change that impacts safety, profitability, inventory turns, on-time delivery, lead-time and quality. Effectiveness is measured primarily through predetermined metrics.
- Analyze problems, account for variances, drive for root cause and implement improved methods and procedures, create, review and update improvement plans.
- Communicates and coordinates effectively with supply chain partners to achieve goals and results. Drives execution of Lean principles and all related initiatives such as Kaizen events and other "Best in Class" quality processes by leveraging appropriate team members and functional support personnel. Drive cross training efforts to best support safety, quality, productivity, cost and schedule commitment.
- Directly lead and manage various cross-functional teams of hourly and salaried individuals in support of Kaizen and Lean Action Work-out events.
- Execute the lean strategy for the organization focused on each value stream and subsequently drive implementation
- Create and improve Value Stream Maps to identify opportunities for production/process enhancement to achieve organizational goal.
- Implement tools and metrics to improve visibility to operational health and lean performance
- Execute Lean Manufacturing initiatives including set-up reduction, workplace organization, standardized work, process/workflow improvements, and visual management, and inventory reduction
- Must be able to multi-task, manage projects, and work independently in fast-paced environment.
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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 of 3 additional years in a production manufacturing role responsible for driving process improvements.
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organization demands
- Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, quality management systems, and standard cost systems
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing policies and regulations as well as government and other customers
- Knowledge of products, processes, customer requirements and budgeting / financial processes
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
- Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
- Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent quality certification
- Lean/TPS or Continuous Improvement Training
The salary range for this position is $90,400.00 -$150,500.00 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 role has variable compensation incentive of 10% . Available Health and Welfare benefits may include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
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