Lean Leader
GE VernovaLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted September 25, 2026
$158k - $158k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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Job Description
This GE Vernova Lean Leader will work to drive continuous improvement in the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads Value Stream Mapping across the company. Hands-on VSM practitioner who facilitates Kaizens, provide expertise on the tool, coach, and partner with the broader teams to drive transformation through lean, digital and automation.
- Build and deliver hands-on training/programs on Lean methods, focusing on people development, such as Kaizen Facilitator Training, Value Stream Mapping, Foundational Tools, Moonshine Academy, etc.
- Lead hands on initiatives (Kaizens, just-do-its, Projects) through implementation of Lean tools & philosophy to drive process improvement (value stream mapping, standard work, kaizen, Daily Management, Transactional Process Improvement, Problem Solving, etc).
- Deploy operational strategies around SQDC and sustainability.
- Develop, Identify, and deploy Lean tools designed to drive core revenue growth of the business (e.g. Kanban, Inventory Management at Gemba, Level Loading, TPM, SMED, etc).
- Assess current team organizational competency; assist in the development of the GE Vernova Roadmap for the Corporate Functions and other as needed.
- Manage overall governance and key operating processes (Hoshin Kanri initiatives, etc.) and ensure coordination at leadership team level and through the organization.
- Create an environment to foster employee engagement, diversity, professional development, and high levels of employee satisfaction.
- Lead transformation initiatives, supporting continuous improvement and optimization of end-to-end processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Operations, or Business
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated sustainable changes successfully in manufacturing and transactional environments through end-to-end Value Stream Mapping.
- Impactful communicator with experience working and leading cross-culturally in large, matrixed organizations – understands how to navigate geographies, cultures, relationships, etc.
- Highly collaborative person, comfortable with conflict and debate normally associated with change.
- Proven mentoring and coaching abilities; demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others and to lead with humility, transparency, and focus.
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills; ability to conceptualize, structure, and present compelling stories to a wide range of audiences.
- Strong alignment with GE Vernova Way, including being a strong advocate for creating diverse and inclusive environments.
- Strong Value Stream Map practitioner in complex manufacturing environments
- Problem solver able to develop a clear action plan and execute to drive impact across a global organization
- Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Excellent business and financial acumen
- Strategic & system thinker
- Strong project management and process improvement skills
- LTT/XLP/CAS graduate preferred
- 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).
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