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GE Vernova Operations & Lean Leader in Schenectady, New York
Job Description Summary
The Global Installation & Indirect Operations & Lean Leader will be responsible for the execution of Services, Projects and Indirect Sourcing for our global business and wind turbine sites specific project-based assignments including but not limited to… team operations excellence, metrics ownership, change management, standard work and procedure leadership, digitization & systems coordination, lean prioritization and other as needed topics as they arise.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Define, standardize and execute team’s operational rhythm and calendar
Manage metrics, financial and otherwise, to track SQDC for team
Drive problem solving relative to team’s KPIs. Creating visualization tools and leading Problem Solving Reports to improve the metrics.
Change Management coordinator and process improvement leader, expeditious implementation through all steps of the process. Work with the cross-functional team to drive process improvement
Implement & maintain standard work, procedures & tools for Installation & Indirect and change management processes
Create Gate sourcing process and standardize supplier scorecards across Installation & Indirect
Utilize lean methodology to drive process control and standard work relative to supplier and strategy performance
Define and host kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and well as follow-up on actions
Prioritize MOREWIND projects and standardization across team
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 10 years of experience in services, sourcing or program management
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required, estimated at 20%
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated negotiation skills, contracting expertise, and business law knowledge
Ability to perform scenario analysis and strategy development
High motivation, leadership, and influencing skills
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
Proactive self-starter and change agent
Cross functional, matrixed, and international team experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effectively communicate across all organizational levels, departments, and functions
Have proven project management and process improvement skills
Aptitude with analytical tools (ex. Excel, Access); specific skills should include: data-mining, pivot tables, data manipulation
Demonstrated technical aptitude and business acumen
The salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $208,300.00 USD Annual.
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this role has shift differentiation compensation incentive of 15% . Available Health and Welfare benefits may include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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
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.