Job Description Summary
The primary objective of this position is to Lead the Lean Transformation to Deliver tangible Results in the overall SQDC performance of the organization through deployment of Lean Tools & Techniques and in the Transactional Processes.
This Position shall:
Align & Prioritize the Organizational focus towards the Strategic Deployment Hoshin Kanri.
Apply Lean Production System concepts Kaizen /Blitz events and Six Sigma approaches.
Network across GE subsidiaries to learn and share Best Practices for Horizontal deployment.
Lead Coordinate Coach & Mentor Lean Coordinators for higher performance with effective rigor.
Demonstrate Effective facilitative leadership with broad range of stakeholders globally regionally and locally across various functions of the value chain.
Be Change Management agent by demonstrating Core Leadership skills Recognizing Coaching Constructive feedback
The Lean Leader will play a pivotal role in implementing Lean principles and practices throughout the organization to enhance efficiency reduce waste and improve overall operational performance. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and coaching skills to inspire teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Process and quality improvement roles Impacts approaches projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy requiring high levels of operational judgement and sense of urgency
Job Description
Lean Road Map
- Align with Regional strategy Bowler & X matrix
- To align on Global lean deployment strategy & activities (Global to Regional to Local)
- Deploy Plant Lean Strategy
- Lead or Support on relevant higher impact Lean Six Sigma projects
- Team up annually with key leaders & align all functions towards VSM
- Point of Contact for Tracking Monitoring Reporting & communicating the Lean deployment Progress and Performance both at internal & external platforms
Kaizen or Blitz Events Leadership
- Organize and/or Lead high impactful Cross functional Kaizen events to meet the dynamically changing business needs.
- Ensure the Kaizen events deliver Tangible Impact at end of the event and during sustenance period
- Manage the Kaizen event calendar with 30/60/90 days sustenance plan to achieve set goals
- Prioritize the focus areas for deployment of Kaizen Blitz and execute the implementation actions with sense of urgency
- Learn and share the best practices will other regions as part of horizontal deployment initiative
Lean Culture
- Impart Practical Training to Lean Coordinators all relevant employees throughout the organization
- Facilitate the ProblemSolving approach to enhance the problem resolution culture
- Support the Site Steering Committee to build Lean Culture by demonstrating /participating/leading in Core skills Employee Involvement and Leader Standard work initiatives
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree with a strong preference in Industrial Engineering Mechanical Electrical Chemical or Manufacturing Eng. required (from a recognized Institute)
- Masters degree preferred in operations / Industrial Engineering (from a recognized Institute)
- MBA preferred (from a recognized Institute)
External Experience
- 12 15 years of experience across the value chain of which 5 years dedicated to successfully implementing Lean
- Practical Experience in implementation of TPS tools & techniques at Genba
- Mandatory Management experience as People Leader
- Successfully completed high impact Lean Projects
Certifications
- Lean Manufacturing Certification Highly Preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Highly Preferred
Knowledge and Skills
- Fluency in English language is Essential and other relevant language desirable
- Must be handson and practical with cando attitude
- Selfstarter/learning and ability to navigate through the organization with ease
- Demonstrated influencing and engaging skills across crossfunctional teams
- Demonstrate strong communication skills (including written presentations)
- Must have a resultoriented leadership style
- Demonstrated significant experience of cost out across value chain (inc. customer and supplier partnerships)
- Flexible team player with demonstrated ability to lead and develop others
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Demonstrated skills on managing internal / external customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated ability to provide mentoring/coaching at across value chain
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Senior Manager