Lean Manufacturing Specialist
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 89900 - 150400
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for defining developing and implementing lean improvement projects that align with strategic business objectives. This role involves promoting the Aero Alliance cultural brand throughout the organization to achieve Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Quality and overall business goals. The candidate will identify opportunities to eliminate waste and non-value-added activities utilizing best-practice lean tools such as Kanban Just-In-Time (JIT) Value Stream Mapping (VSM) 5S Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Kitset delivery and vendor-managed inventory to drive efficiency and cost savings in operations. Additionally the role includes identifying processes suitable for automation and the reduction of manual effort collaborating with all business functions to enhance overall performance.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Eliminate waste processes through application of Lean principles thereby driving strategic turnaround time reduction initiatives.
Be a champion of EHS guidelines and always keep them in the forefront of any improvement or event.
Hold project management expertise required to drive plans through to completion.
Identify coach & mentor lean methodology to drive improvement objectives.
Have excellent people leadership & communication skills at all levels.
Identify & implement KPIs to track project progress.
Lead Lean activities in a factory setting and facilitate workshops including Value Stream Mapping Kaizen Blitz Obeya 5S and drive for excellent results.
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.
Apply change management principles to deliver project goals build system and process competency and integrate multiple improvements at one time.
Drive defect reduction through 6 Sigma implementation.
Provide training and governance to key business and end users.
Identify solutions to provide real-time job costing visibility and process simplification supported by a business case for change with implementation reviews KPIs and benefits analysis.
Adopt project management planning and operating rhythm deliverables including frequent communication and presentations to functional leadership project leadership and business stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
4 years manufacturing experience in a shop floor environment
Must have hands-on experience using Lean tools and methodologies
Desired Characteristics
Lean Certification (Green or Black Belt) preferred
Full working knowledge and application of Lean concepts
Effective communication skills; comfortable presenting projects facilitating Lean events and coaching others
Proven record of implementing and inspiring continuous improvement culture in an organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for identifying improvement opportunities
Change management skills to drive process implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Fluent in English and interest in international networking.
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 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 anEqual 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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
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