Operational Excellence Leader - Jport

Essential Responsibilities

• Ability to identify, implement & drive TAT reduction strategic initiatives

• Hold project management expertise required to drive lean projects through to completion

• Identify, coach & mentor lean methodology to drive improvement objectives

• Have excellent people leadership & communication skills at all levels

• Identify & implement KPI's to track project progress

• Lead Lean activities and workshops including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Blitz, Obeya, 5S

• Facilitate 5S system and drive for excellent result

• Drive critical path decisions, make recommendations and influence program leaders and functional process owners to maximize project impact, drive simplification and standardization efforts for all project initiatives.

• Facilitate or support continuous improvement activities (SPL, Kaizen, A3 ) in factory

• Apply Change Management principles to deliver project goals, build system and process competency, and integrate multiple changes at one time.

• Streamline redundant business processes through application of lean six sigma principles.

• Provide training and governance to the business Key and End Users.

• Minimize customizations and offline processes and maximize use of industry standard processes and standard functionalities when designing and digitizing the next generation.

• Identify and solution processes to provide real-time job costing visibility, and process simplification supported by a business case for change, a planned V actual post implementation review/KPI and benefits analysis.

• Adopt project management, planning, and operating rhythm deliverables including frequent communication and presentations to functional and IT leadership, project leadership, and business stakeholders.

• Be aware of EHS rules and warn others to follow the rules, when driving any physical changes to operation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, industrial or related technical discipline from an accredited college or University

• 3+ years in a Lean Role in Operations or New Manufacturing

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to manage multiple projects across different technologies at a time

• Strong organization, planning, and leadership skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, vendors, and subject matter experts

• Ability to set own action plans and be proactive

• Knowledge of Oracle, SAP or other ERP applications with additional hands-on experience

• Ability to use Lean / Six Sigma tools and techniques to drive change

• Quality and cost driven

• Open mind to cultural change, high energy & drive, self-starter and motivator

• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure

• Strong team player who works to make the entire team successful, not bound by strict role description • Demonstrated ability to lead change

• Distinctive clear thinking, inclusiveness and external focus

• Ability to operate independently, self-starter

• Exceptional problem-solver, able to work on highly complex problems requiring analytical, conceptual and quantitative ability

• Good experience in projects management dealing with implementing improvement methodologies

• Good at mentor and developing people and organizations

• Fluent in English and interest in international networking

• Interest in multi-cultural environment

• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions to assist in troubleshooting problems

• Green Belt or Black Belt certified (GE Employees only)

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects through to completion

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Able to effectively interface with all levels of the organization

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Knowledgeable in repair processes, procedures, and planning

• Data/fact driven decision maker

• Experience in change and project management projects

• Relevant experience in the services/repair Industry

About Us: Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers - its two parent companies, Baker Hughes and GE Vernova, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair & execution strategy & fulfillment with best-in-class quality, speed and cost for the JV Partners & ASPs.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

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