• Job Description

  Req#: R3730001

  Job Description Summary

  The Power Product Line Lean Leader is responsible for transforming GE’s results through the application of GE’s lean principles. Specifically, this role will partner with the Power product line in the Defense and Systems (D&S) segment of the business, driving both a change in operating mindset and ensuring Lean principles are applied effectively in support of operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and strategic Targets to Improve (TTIs). This leader will be responsible for implementing practices and principles that promote and enable GE’s lean transformation towards product-line value stream management.

  Job Description

  The Power Product Line Lean Leader will serve as a facilitator, educator, and advocate to the Defense product line teams to drive the understanding and application of Lean principles and tools. This will be accomplished through:

  • Partnering with the Power leadership team and product line team to prioritize and solve problems based on voice of the customer related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost;
  • Establishing a kaizen event rhythm within the Product Line and leveraging that activity to develop lean proficiency for D&S employees;
  • Coaching the Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles;
  • Deliver step-change performance improvement through the execution of Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities and action planning;
  • Working with colleagues to quickly deploy new, best-practice capability and processes within D&S.
  • Managing a global team of 3-5 lean practitioners aligned to driving the highest impact priorities within the product line

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in lean implementation / transformation

  
  Desired Characteristics and Experience:

  • Lean practitioner, capable of facilitating kaizen events and coaching core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, and Standard Work.
  • Experience in a supervisory role
  • Proven to be effective driving outcomes in large, matrixed organizations – able to influence without direct authority
  • Experience delivering Hoshin Kanri (HK) breakthrough objectives
  • Change agent, able to make the case for lean and demonstrate immediate impact
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, delivers impact

  Competitive benefits package includes :

  • The salary range for this position is $155,800 - $259,700. 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. 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 . 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: Yes

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