Lead Lean Manufacturing Specialist (f/m/d)

GE Vernova, Inc.; Buech; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lean Team member at the Birr factory to drive continuous improvement and Lean activities in partnership with Production Managers and teams. You will lead production process simplification and transformation projects and initiatives.

Your role includes applying Lean strategies, defining value streams, and acting as a change agent to foster a culture of simplification and standardization across the site.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Lean or similar operational role.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German.
• Knowledge and practical application of Lean deployment & Tools.
• Experience on conducting Kaizen Events and Lean workouts.

Responsibilities

• Consistent application of Lean strategies, tools and principles to drive continuous improvement in the Birr Factory.
• Partner with the Production Managers and their teams to define the key value streams with the greatest impact.
• Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of simplification and standardization.
• Drive local employee input continuous improvement program and its KPI reporting.
• Inspire during the execution of Kaizen Events and Lean workouts to observe, understand and evaluate improvement areas in production processes.
• Establish operating rhythms with stakeholders to communicate progress and provide coaching for Kaizen action workouts.
• Champion lean deployment to drive production lead-time and cash/cost improvements.
• Use VSM to analyze, focus, and set priorities.
• Coach and transfer knowledge to employees.
• Coordinate and implement training measures of lean tools for manufacturing and administration areas.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of GE Vernova

Do you want to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, Gas Power, a business unit of GE Vernova, is driving a more advanced, cleaner, and more efficient energy supply for humanity—while simultaneously developing technologies for the energy generation of the future.

What you can make happen

As a member of the Lean Team at the GE Vernova production site in Birr, you will be responsible for driving the continuous improvement and Lean activities for the factory, in partnership with the Production Managers and their teams, leading production process simplification and transformation projects and initiatives

Job Description

Your responsibilities

• Consistent application of Lean strategies, tools and principles to drive continuous improvement in the Birr Factory




• Partner with the Production Managers and their teams to define the key value streams that will have the greatest impact on the business and the customer




• Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of simplification and standardization




• Drive local employee input continuous improvement program and it KPI Reporting




• Inspire during the Execution of Kaizen Events and Lean AWO`s to observe, understand and evaluate improvement areas in the production processes




• Establish appropriate operating rhythms with key stake holders to communicate progress, provide coaching for Kaizen action workouts




• Champion lean deployment to drive production process lead-time and cash / cost improvements




• Use VSM (Value Stream Map) to analyze, get focus and set priorities




• Coaching and transfer knowledge to employees




• Coordination and implementation of training measures of lean tools for manufacturing and administration areas

Qualifications/Requirements

• Solid experience in Lean or similar operational role




• Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline




• Excellent communication skills in English and German




• Knowledge and practical application of Lean deployment & Tools




• Experience on conducting Kaizen Events and Lean work outs

Desired characteristics

• Team player, creating a culture of collaboration positive and encouraging attitude, share ideas, able to effectively interface to multiple audiences




• Decision-making/problem solving skills: Think abstractly about problems, transfer knowledge between situations, creative and innovative solutions




• Self-management skills: Efficient work habits, self-starting, well developed ethics and sense of loyalty




• "Can do" attitude and Solution Oriented mindset

What we offer

Employees at GE Vernova rise to the challenge of helping to create a world that thrives. To support this mission, we offer a range of competitive benefits to our workforce.

• Our compensation system is designed to help employees balance their professional and personal lives while rewarding strong performance. Depending on employment status and governmental regulations, we offer an attractive benefits package.




• Everyone has their own idea of what a balanced and healthy life looks like. We have developed programs that support you in both your personal and professional life.




• GE Vernova invests in providing its employees with opportunities for professional development through hands‑on training and further development programs.

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of every individual’s identity, background, and experience. We are committed to an inclusive corporate culture in which everyone is encouraged to give their best because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong.

Inclusion and Diversity

Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we inspire and motivate others to grow and succeed. Join GE Vernova Gas Power, where you can achieve success in an atmosphere of belonging.

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova Gas Power develops solutions for a cleaner, more accessible energy supply that people rely on and that drives growth and prosperity everywhere. Our leading gas power technologies—made possible by a team of talented employees and delivered for our customers, shareholders, and the world—generate one third of the world’s electricity. Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, we are developing technologies for the energy generation of the future while simultaneously enabling a cleaner and more efficient energy supply for humanity.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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.