Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop a winning lean vision and strategy across the Blade CoE supply base including external blade manufacturers and raw materials which are purchased for internal blade manufacturing
• Drive measurable improvements in safety quality supplier lead-time on-time delivery and product cost. Support suppliers in developing value stream maps and eliminating process waste through the application & implementation of lean techniques
• Deploy & operationalize Lean/MOREWIND broadly across the COE thereby reducing waste and driving efficiencies
• Collaborate with the cross functional blade team to prioritize projects focused on critical business KPIs
• Partner with key stakeholders including engineering sourcing quality blade commodity staff managers product line and projects team to assess business needs and define projects
• Communicate difficult concepts and use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Commodity Management or Product Management.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally estimated at 50%.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent Lean certification
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers to deliver successful outcomes for internal stakeholders and the customer
• Able to navigate complexity develop clear actions and drive impact
• Demonstrated ability to influence others drive change and align teams to success
• Ability to work cross functionally to drive results
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop a winning lean vision and strategy across the Blade CoE supply base including external blade manufacturers and raw materials which are purchased for internal blade manufacturing
• Drive measurable improvements in safety quality supplier lead-time on-time delivery and product cost. Support suppliers in developing value stream maps and eliminating process waste through the application & implementation of lean techniques
• Deploy & operationalize Lean/MOREWIND broadly across the COE thereby reducing waste and driving efficiencies
• Collaborate with the cross functional blade team to prioritize projects focused on critical business KPIs
• Partner with key stakeholders including engineering sourcing quality blade commodity staff managers product line and projects team to assess business needs and define projects
• Communicate difficult concepts and use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Commodity Management or Product Management.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required estimated at 20% for negotiation with suppliers supply chain risk mitigation and identifying additional supply opportunities.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent Lean certification
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers to deliver successful outcomes for internal stakeholders and the customer
• Able to navigate complexity develop clear actions and drive impact
• Demonstrated ability to influence others drive change and align teams to success
• Ability to work cross functionally to drive results
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization

FOR US ONLY: The base pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $208300.00 USD Annuall. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation of 15%.
*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.
General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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