Lean Leader - Heavy Duty Plant Engineering

Job Description SummaryVernova Purpose:GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?Looking to make a global impact and solve problems? Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.Impact Youll MakeThe Lean Leader is a key leadership role in the Heavy Duty Plant Engineering (HDPE) Inquiry to Remittance (ITR) organization. HDPE ITR organizations will drive single point accountability for what we sell, develop and deliver on the Heavy Duty New Unit (HDNU) business P&L. The Lean Leader will continue to drive product innovation with the Plant Systems and Steam Cycle Engineering (PSSC), bid and execute to standards and deliver world class performance and lead decarbonization solutions with the inclusion of the Performance COE and Decarbonization teams.The Lean Leader is responsible for developing and leading a culture of applying lean principals and techniques to Engineering processes across the HDNU portfolio. Specifically, the Lean Leader will work closely as a partner with the Engineering ITR, Upgrades/Customer Support Engineering, Aero Lean Leader and all internal Engineering COE teams to advocate for lean solutions and processes, drive Hoshin Kanri and the lean strategic playbook, and facilitate the operational mechanisms to ensure success (e.g. KPIs/bowler charts, communications, employee feedback) for the ITR HDNU engineering scope.Job DescriptionEssential ResponsibilitiesThe Lean Leader will serve as facilitator, educator, advocate, consultant and accountability partner to the HDNU business and the Engineering teams to ensure the application of lean to Engineering and cross-functional business processes. They will also be responsible for driving projects across HDNU peer teams within engineering (Gas Turbine, Controls, Generator, Configuration Management & Product Definition to name a few that are heavy contributors to the success of the HDNU deliverables) as well as engineering peer teams (Sourcing, Manufacturing, Projects).The lean leader will also insure that the global HDPE ITR teams in the Proposal and Project Engineering organization and the component and product teams in PSSC are aligned and following best practices, standards, daily management and processes. Best practices and lessons learned will be commonly shared between the HDPE, Upgrades/Customer Support Engineering, and the Aero team.Key Responsibilities IncludeAdvocacy …Create a culture of “Lean Thinking” among the HDNU supporting Engineering People Leaders focused on Servant Leadership, Customer Focus, EPC, Partnering support & Employee EmpowermentBroaden the application of problem solving & continuous improvement tools in a way that will improve efficiency, capacity and process reliabilityEnable & empower the HDNU Engineering resources to identify lean opportunities & locally act upon and drive process simplification/efficiencyCelebrate and share HDNU Engineering application of lean principles and techniques to recognize success and leverage lessons learned.Organizational Learning …Build organizational awareness and adoption of Lean as the business/functional operational modelDevelop expertise and experience in the applicable lean principles, concepts & tools across the HDNU organizationsCollaborate with subject matter experts to create training by GE for GE leveraging the quality application of the tools and techniquesLean Strategy & Execution …Partner with the Engineering and Project Lean Leaders to facilitate the Hoshin Kanri & Transformational Action Planning processes across the Gas Power Engineering teams to define & drive the necessary objectives and improvement actions aligned with the Gas Power strategyFocus on applying Lean principles to the HDNU/Aero organization and solve critical issues identified by the HDPE leadership team relating to safety, quality, delivery, cash, and costFacilitate and ensure the linkage of lean improvements to project deliverables and contractual guaranteesDrive the necessary process standardization/harmonization for one integrated and streamlined Gas HDPE Engineering organizationMaximize employee driven process simplification and improvements through empowerment, local problem solving and continuous improvement toolsLean Operations/Monitor & Control …Own the monthly Engineering Operating Review and Daily Management rollup tied to the HDPE ITR improvement strategyMonitor overall lean activities across HDPE organization to gauge rate of adoption; develop internal metrics where necessary to quantify business impactRoutinely pulse employees on progress of lean culture and areas to improve operational deployment of LeanQualifications / RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar to field from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge and experienceAdvanced experience leading teams in a matrixed environment with particular emphasis on transactional process versus manufacturing process.Significant industrial related experienceDesired CharacteristicsPractitioner and expert of Lean models, concepts & tools. Fluent in the language of lean, SME in this area. This is a coaching and teaching role.Strong experience in structured problem-solving techniques using tools like TOPS 8D, A3, PSR, ApolloAppropriate experience driving business transformation and/or lean adoption, preferably within an Engineering organization. The ideal candidate is a change agent that has led through tough situations and brings a will to winRelentless desire to challenge status quo, not accept “as-is” and find a better way … focus on continuous improvementProven to be effective driving outcomes in large matrixed organizations – understands how to navigate geographies, cultures, relationships, etc. Can drive work globally.Comfortable with conflict but leads as a collaborator, facilitator and strong partner.Critical, systems thinker with the ability to bring others along, even those with conflicting priorities.Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguityFollows the principles of how we work together ... the Vernova way with focus on Innovation, Customers, Lean, One Team and AccountabilityCustomer-focused with clear, concise written and oral communications to the appropriate levelCandidates must be willing to travel if/as needed for Gemba, learning from place of work and implement solutionPrior experience in Power / Energy businessAbout UsInclusion & Diversity At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusiveculture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.Click here to learn more: U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is 127,900.00 - 213,100.00 USD Annual.The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus.The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.This position will stay open on the career website until at least 5/7/2025.Benefits Available To YouGE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. Weve created programs that support the way you live and work today.GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.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 This is a remote position

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