Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Operation Management

GE-Vernova-; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova in India’s Chennai region seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee production value streams, driving SQDC performance through advanced lean strategies. You will mentor teams, lead cross-functional transformation, and optimize processes for productivity and scalability.

The role demands strong data interpretation, ERP/SAP expertise, and a track record of Kaizen and continuous improvement activities across manufacturing shifts. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering; MBA/Operations Management certs are a plus.
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations.
• Advanced degree or MBA/Operations Management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own SQDC performance for defined value streams; translate high-level objectives into actionable operational strategies.
• Lead production planning cycles in coordination with Supply Chain and Contract Management to ensure 100% on-time delivery.
• Architect and execute lean roadmaps; drive cultural change through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Spearhead Kaizen events and problem-solving initiatives to eliminate structural waste.
• Serve as the primary operational partner for Quality and Supply Chain for NPI and engineering changes.
• Direct capacity planning and resolve shop floor bottlenecks through process optimization.
• Establish and refine standard operating rhythms with visibility across shifts.
• Drive 5S implementation and sustain workplace organization.
• Support line readiness for new product introduction or process changes.
• Drive operators for continuous improvement and 5S.
• Establish daily operating rhythms in manufacturing.

Skills

Communication

Data interpretation

ERP/SAP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Lean Manufacturing

Decision making

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the oversight and operational excellence of production value streams. The role focuses on driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance through the deployment of advanced lean manufacturing strategies. Candidate will lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, mentor operational teams, and influence supply chain and processes to achieve long-term productivity and scalability. This role needs to lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, optimize process flow, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Managerial: Own SQDC performance for defined value streams; translate high-level business objectives into actionable operational strategies.
• Integrated Planning: Lead production planning cycles in coordination with Supply Chain and Contract Management to ensure 100% on-time delivery.
• Operational: Architect and execute lean roadmaps. Move beyond basic tool application to driving systemic cultural change through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Continuous Improvement Expert: Spearhead high-impact Kaizen events, Action Workouts (AWO), and organizational problem-solving initiatives to eliminate structural waste.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Serve as the primary operational partner for Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless production, New Product Introductions (NPI) and engineering change integration.
• Capacity & Capability Planning: Direct capacity planning, identify and resolve shop floor level bottlenecks through technical process optimization.
• Operational: Establish and refine standard operating rhythms, ensuring compliance and performance visibility across all manufacturing shifts.
• Drive 5S implementation and sustain workplace organization.
• Support line readiness for new product introduction or process changes.
• Drive operators for continuous improvement and 5S.
• Establish daily operating rhythms in manufacturing.

Desired Skills

• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skill.
• Good analytical and data interpretation skills to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Experience in ERP / SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Decision-making/problem solving skills.
• Experience with structured quality improvement tools such as RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, 8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Control Plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering (Advanced degree or MBA/Operations Management certification is a plus).

• Experience: 8-10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes