Job Description Summary

The Global Engineering LEAN Leader is responsible for transforming GE Vernova Hydro Power results through the application of lean principles focused on Engineering. Specifically, the Lean leader will work closely as a partner with the function leader and senior leadership to implement Lean practices, driving both a change in operating mindset and ensuring Lean is applied effectively in support of strategic and operational plans. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop lean proficiency among GE Vernova Hydro Power Engineering leaders and team to both improve processes within the team and be a partner to the Engineering Leadership in establishing practices and principles that promote and enable Engineering lean transformation.

Job Description

In this role, you will work with GE Vernova Hydro Power Engineering Leadership team to develop, set the pace and implement a LEAN transformation and continuous improvement strategy. You will outline the direction and deployment of the LEAN framework to ensure consistent and rigorous application across the business in line with ‘best practices’ globally.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Engineeering leadership in supporting the execution of the LEAN strategy for breakthrough levels of improvement in Engineering productivity and quality

• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and role model LEAN behaviors

• Work with Engineering Leaders for creation and implementation of best practice LEAN vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational & quality performance.

• Implement new initiatives and projects to deliver results

• Undertake Engineering processes analysis, identify sources of waste and defects in particular in the area of resources allocation and global projects execution, define productivity projects and lead them

• Lead, define and develop continuous improvement activities designed to improve productivity and quality.

• Develop, implement, communicate and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for LEAN implementation strategy and daily management

• Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary to ensure success

• Participate in Lean health checks and go/no goes, process mapping, value stream mapping, identifying inefficiencies in productivity. Recommend to management changes that can cut waste from operations

• Serve as champion & change agent by stimulating, communicating and institutionalizing key initiatives

• Teach, train, coach, and mentor Leaders in the implementation of LEAN principles

• Facilitate the strategic and cross functional AWO for full value stream (Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing. C&C)

• Support the building and update of GE Vernova Hydro Power LEAN System

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the industry

• A senior experience in an operating position (Engineering processes, Transactional processes, Value Chain)

• Minimum of 5 years as dedicated LEAN Leader, including Hoshin Kanri

• Fluent English and French

Desired Qualifications:

• Successful track record of achievement in companies with a significant level of deployment in LEAN

• Experience in working with self-directed teams

• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement

• Customer focused in defining quality and establishing priorities

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to deliver effective presentations and educate at all levels of the organization

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skill

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Vernova is an Equal 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.