Job Description Summary

　　The Lean Leader is part of the Supply Chain Lean Operations Group and is tasked with the implementation of lean & industrial engineering processes within Assembly and Component Shops.

　　This role will partner with the organizational leadership team and operate across all levels to drive Lean activities to impact product flow and process improvements that deliver lead time reductions and maximize cash flow, and act as a coach for the function/part family to continue to improve our Systematic Approach to Lean @ GE.

　　Job Description

　　Roles and Responsibilities

　　Lead and Execute the Part Family Lean Transformation within manufacturing lines to achieve Operating goals using KPI-based performance management.

　　Coach and Collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions of the Part Family including Operators, Support Staff, and the Leadership Team to help progress our Lean Culture and drive Continuous Improvement .

　　Be a Champion of Kaizen and Facilitate Kaizen Events to drive improvements using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow .

　　Develop advanced competency in wide range of Industrial Engineering Methods and Lean tools , and coaches associates in the use and implementation of Lean principles.

　　Partner, develop and execute standard Capacity Utilization process in partnership with the local Operations, Lean and Industrial Engineering Leaders.

　　Improves labor and machine utilization by studying work methods, layout, and equipment modifications, designing new methods, and recommending job restructuring.

　　Improves workflow by studying process flow charts, recommending modifications in workflow and workstations, and developing new procedures.

　　Participate in the Part Family’s Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles.

　　Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily Rapid Experiments and Problem Solving in a systematic way.

　　Minimum Required Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.

　　Minimum of 10 years of experience in driving lean transformation in Manufacturing / Operations.

　　Knowledge of and experience applying lean in shop floor situations (standardized work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems).

　　Willing to travel up to 60% of the time.

　　Desired Characteristics and Experience

　　Models the GE Behaviors (Humility, Transparency, Focus): this is mission-critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous improvement.

　　Results orientation – must deliver sustainable results.

　　Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a senior leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement.

　　Able to influence others – must be able to inform, convince, and persuade other using lean to drive sustainable results. Highly credible.

　　Collaborative, team orientation – knows when to lead and when to follow. Customer focused and demonstrates a high sense of urgency.

　　Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom.

　　Problem solver – analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

　　GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

　　This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

　　Additional Information

　　GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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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