Supply Chain Development Operations Leader

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Job Description Summary

The Global Supply Chain Development (GSCD) Operations Leader is responsible for designing deploying and continuously improving the enterprise operating system that enables GE Vernovas Supply Chain Development strategy. This leader creates the governance operating mechanisms Lean management system and execution framework that transform strategic priorities into measurable business results across the GE Vernova portfolio.

Partnering closely with Business Supply Chain leaders the Supply Chain Development Strategy team Functional Centers of Excellence and Executive Leadership this role establishes common ways of working that improve visibility prioritization accountability and execution across enterprise Supply Chain Development initiatives.

This role also plays a critical role in enabling GE Vernovas growth by developing the operating mechanisms governance and cross-functional execution required to expand manufacturing capacity accelerate capability development and ensure the supply chain can scale to meet evolving customer demand while delivering improvements in Safety Quality Delivery Cost Sustainability and Reliability.

Operating at the intersection of strategy operations Lean manufacturing and business transformation this leader ensures strategic initiatives are effectively governed resourced prioritized and executed while continuously improving the systems that enable long-term operational excellence.

Success in this role requires balancing strategic thinking with disciplined operational execution influencing across highly matrixed organizations without direct authority and building scalable operating mechanisms that accelerate enterprise transformation.

This leader will be a key member of the Global Supply Chain Development leadership team partnering across Properties & Facilities EHS Technical & Risk Projects & Initiatives Strategy Capital Allocation and business leadership teams to enable consistent execution of GE Vernovas most critical supply chain priorities.

What youll do

Enterprise Operating System & Governance

• Lead the development deployment and continuous improvement of the Global Supply Chain Development operating system across GE Vernova.
• Establish enterprise governance standard work operating rhythms and management systems that improve visibility execution and accountability across strategic initiatives.
• Create scalable operating mechanisms that connect strategy execution capital allocation capacity expansion and operational performance.
• Develop executive decision frameworks that support prioritization resource allocation risk management and enterprise execution.

Lean Management & Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean principles to simplify standardize and continuously improve Supply Chain Development processes across the enterprise.
• Lead the development of common standard work supporting identification prioritization launch execution and sustainment of strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste improve cross-business collaboration and accelerate execution through Lean methodologies.
• Facilitate Kaizens and continuous improvement activities that strengthen enterprise capabilities while improving Safety Quality Delivery Cost Sustainability and Reliability.

Capacity & Capability Development

• Lead the operational execution of enterprise capacity expansion and capability development initiatives across GE Vernovas global manufacturing network.
• Partner with Business Supply Chain leaders Manufacturing Strategy Finance and Capital Allocation teams to prioritize investments that expand capacity improve throughput strengthen supply chain resilience and support long-term business growth.
• Establish governance and operating mechanisms that accelerate manufacturing expansions transfers of work localization automation and other strategic initiatives required to support increasing customer demand.
• Drive enterprise visibility to capacity constraints risks and opportunities enabling proactive decision-making and ensuring the supply chain can scale to meet current and future customer needs.
• Collaborate with business leaders to operationalize capacity and capability roadmaps ensuring execution aligns with strategic priorities customer commitments and enterprise investment plans.

Operating Reviews & Portfolio Management

• Design and lead enterprise operating reviews that provide clear visibility into strategic initiative performance milestones risks dependencies resource requirements and capacity readiness.
• Establish KPI management systems that enable proactive decision-making and consistent performance management across Supply Chain Development workstreams.
• Balance long-term transformation initiatives with disciplined operational management to ensure sustained execution and measurable business outcomes.
• Drive consistency in portfolio governance from idea generation through project execution and value realization.

Enterprise Collaboration & Strategy Execution

• Partner closely with the Supply Chain Development Strategy Leader to operationalize the Next Generation Supply Chain framework through effective execution systems governance and operating mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Business CEOs Supply Chain leaders Functional leaders and Executive Leadership to ensure enterprise initiatives align with business priorities customer demand Lean roadmaps and long-range growth strategies.
• Foster collaboration across businesses to identify and scale best practices leverage enterprise capabilities and accelerate implementation of proven solutions.
• Build strong partnerships across Manufacturing Engineering Finance Strategy EHS Robotics & Automation Capital Allocation and other enterprise functions to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Enable enterprise-wide coordination of Supply Chain Development initiatives that improve responsiveness increase manufacturing capability and strengthen GE Vernovas ability to deliver for customers.

Leadership

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing team focused on operational excellence Lean deployment enterprise execution and capability development.
• Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement collaboration and customer focus.
• Influence across highly matrixed organizations while building alignment among senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Develop broad technical and business expertise across GE Vernovas global manufacturing and supply chain network.

What youll bring (Qualifications)

Technical

• Extensive experiencein progressive leadership roles within Supply Chain Manufacturing Operations Lean or Program Management.
• Demonstrated experience building enterprise operating systems governance models or Lean management systems across complex global organizations.
• Experience leading manufacturing capacity expansion capability development factory transformation transfer of work localization or other strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Proven success leading large-scale cross-functional transformation initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Strong experience applying Lean principles structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies to deliver measurable business results.
• Experience developing executive operating reviews KPI management systems and portfolio governance processes.
• Ability to influence organizational change and drive adoption across highly matrixed organizations.
• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 3050%.

Communication

• Exceptional communicator capable of translating complex operational challenges into clear executive recommendations.
• Experience leading globally across cultures functions and businesses.
• Strong facilitation executive presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Active listener who values diverse perspectives while driving alignment and execution.

Leadership

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority while driving enterprise alignment.
• Known for integrity collaboration accountability and execution.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity organizational change and healthy debate to achieve enterprise outcomes.

What will make you stand out

• Experience implementing enterprise operating systems or business management systems within global manufacturing organizations.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Hoshin Kanri Strategy Deployment Daily Management and Operational Excellence.
• Experience supporting manufacturing capacity growth capital investment governance factory expansion automation or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience translating operational improvements into measurable business value.
• Experience working across Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering Finance Commercial Operations or Strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complexity while building scalable enterprise processes that enable business growth and customer success.
• Passion for developing people building collaborative teams and creating sustainable operating mechanisms that enable long-term business success.