GSC Repairs Value Stream Lean Leader
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Roles and Responsibilities
- This is a leadership position covering multiple sites as part of the Global Supply Chain Repairs Value Stream within Gas Power reporting to the GSC Business Operations (BOPS) Leader and dotted line to the GSC Repairs Value Stream Leader.
As the Repairs VS Lean Leader you will be responsible for leading the effort within Repair plants to create and execute the Value Stream Lean Roadmap to achieve the corresponding KPIs and TTIs from our Hoshin Kanri while securing our SQDC priorities through the planning and execution of Kaizen events MORs reviews and Daily Management. The Leader will utilize consistent application of Lean Tools for each assigned site that meets or exceeds the expected goals utilizing the VSM approach to work with the Site Managers and Lean Leaders - Assist in revitalizing a common GSC Lean System that incorporates best practices within the business. Assist with updating the assessment and training materials as needed
- Use VSM (Value Stream Map) to focus and drive improvement both internal to manufacturing and external to the plant
- Execute Read Across Processes as part of Lessons Learned and Best Practices sharing within the value stream plants.
- Lead and mentor leaders by holding Transformation Events that target sections of the processes or entire processes as defined in the VSMs
- Establish a formal cadence with sites / Lean Leaders for coaching improvement plans Lean Roadmap tracking as well as development and execution of Kaizens.
- Establish functional integration to aid in lead time and inventory reductions within the Value Stream to include: materials sourcing engineering new product integration and commercial as required.
- Assist with maintaining a Lean Leader at each site and develop a skills matrix with training plan to meet the skills expectation for each Lean Leader starting with skills that impact velocity.
- Responsible for the maturity of the Lean Operation Method of the Value Stream
- Responsible of the execution and action plan follow up from the SGRAs on each Plant (Site Growth Readiness Assessment)
- Lead and executes the activities to secure the Sustainable Productivity HK objectives.
- Responsible of planning and execution of Shingijutsu events.
- Responsible of planning and execution of CEO Earth S&Q Kaizen Weeks and Hoshin Week.
Required Qualifications
- For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Manufacturing & Lean Manufacturing. Knowledge level is comparable to a Masters degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
- For roles in USA: Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in deployment of Lean in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of implementing significant improvement in lead time cost and inventory turns year-over year while securing Safety Quality Delivery and Cost targets.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading Lean deployment for multiple sites.
Desired Characteristics
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document plan market and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
- Lean mindset
- Demonstrated leadership experience at the Sr Management Level.
- Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent certification
- Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
- Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
- Completion of a Site Lean Transformation
- Strong change management skills
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
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
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