Lean Leader – Heavy Duty Services Inquiry-to-Remittance (ITR) Engineering
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
As the Lean Leader for Heavy Duty Services ITR Engineering you will lead the deployment of Lean principles and the execution of continuous improvement initiatives across the Heavy Duty (HD) Services ITR Engineering organization. Working in partnership with the Global Services Engineering Business Operations Quality & Lean Leader and HD Services ITR leadership this role drives execution of the Engineering improvement roadmap coaches leaders in Lean behaviors facilitates Kaizen events and structured problem solving and improves Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) performance.
This position serves as the embedded Lean practitioner for the HD Services ITR organization partnering closely with Engineering leaders to transform business performance through Daily Management Leader Standard Work Value Stream Mapping structured problem solving and Kaizen execution. The role is responsible for translating strategic priorities into sustained operational improvements while developing Lean capability throughout the organization.
What impact youll make
- Serve as astrategic partnerand coach to HD Services ITR Engineering leadership supporting execution of the Engineering improvement roadmap and value stream priorities.
- Partner with Engineering leaders to identify performance gaps and execute improvement initiatives that improve Safety Quality Delivery Cost and Productivity.
- Drive the portfolioof Lean initiatives and Kaizen events aligned with Global Services Engineering priorities and the HD Services ITR roadmap.
- Drive Value Stream Mapping Kaizen events Daily Management implementation Leader Standard Work Standard Work development and other Lean activities across the organization.
- Coach leaders and teams in Lean principles problem solving visual management and continuous improvement to strengthen organizational capability.
- Facilitate Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing process performance facilitating structured problem solving and ensuring timely completion of improvement actions.
- Facilitate Problem Solving Reviews (PSRs) A3s PDCA activities and Root Cause Analysis to address operational performance gaps.
- Partner with process owners to improve key operational metrics through structured Lean methods and data-driven decision making.
- Track execution status realized benefits and sustainment of Lean initiatives while ensuring improvements are embedded into daily operations.
- Champion theimplementation and sustainment of standardized processes Leader Standard Work and Daily Management practices across the HD Services ITR organization.
- Share successful Lean practices and lessons learned across Engineering organizations to accelerate adoption and continuous improvement.
- Develop Lean capability throughout the organization through coaching mentoring and hands-on facilitation.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Business Operations or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in power plant engineering or related technologies.
- Proven experience drivingLean deployment continuous improvement operational excellence or business transformation initiatives.
- Experience facilitating Kaizen events Value Stream Mapping Daily Management and structured problem solving.
- Proven ability to coach leaders and influence change within a matrixed engineering or operational environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate operational challenges into measurable improvements.
- Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives while driving execution and sustaining results.
What will make you stand out
- Deep Lean expertisewitha track record ofapplying Lean principles in engineering manufacturing or service environments.
- Experience coaching leaders in Daily Management Leader Standard Work and visual management.
- Demonstrated success facilitating Kaizen events and driving measurable business improvements.
- Practical experience with structured problem-solving methodologies including PDCA A3 DMAIC or TOPS 8D.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and build strong partnerships across engineering and business organizations.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage leaders at all levels.
- Passion for developing Lean capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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: Yes
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