Lean Leader

GE Vernova; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a candidate to lead lean behaviors and principles across operational areas. The role involves driving cultural transformation, managing communications with key stakeholders, and supporting talent development through a lean mindset. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering. Strong skills in stakeholder management and problem-solving are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence operational metrics and drive performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations, lean, or technical roles.
• Strong understanding of 5S and standard work.

Responsibilities

• Drive achievement for performance on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost.
• Lead problem solving sessions and kaizen events.
• Implement standard work to achieve targets.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Troubleshooting skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across an operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.

Job Description

• Drive achievement for performance on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost
• Support Senior Lean Leader, Production Cell leader, operation leader, product engineers, supervisors and technicians
• Implement standard work / playbook for every lean lines to achieve EHS, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery, Heijunka
• Lead problem solving sessions, kaizen events, lean roadmap planning
• Coach lean methodologies to new Kaizen team leaders, professionals & line leaders
• Challenge norms and lead breakthroughs
• Manage communications with key stakeholders
• Support talent development through drive Lean mindset
• Lead Lean action workouts and drive completion for Kaizen actions
• Implement flow, perform daily management, drive problem solving culture, achieve TAKT attainment, conduct 3P exercises
• Drive cell performance through effective usage of lean digital resources
• Partner with global teams from Materials, Optimization, Special Process, Engineering, Maintenance, Productivity, Lean to optimize production through pull system to ensure on-time delivery
• Drive WIP Inventory reduction, drive wing-to-wing lead time reduction, achieve productivity target, perform total productivity maintenance
• Lead moonshine activities through KPO management
• Read across best practices and support kaizen activities for assigned regional repair facilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations / lean / technical.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong stakeholder management.
• Inclusive leadership, communication & coaching skills.
• Able to anticipate, identify and resolve complex business issues, working with multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of 5S and Standard work.
• Experienced in lean manufacturing will be an advantage

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.