Lean Leader

GE Vernova, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 158,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

GE Vernova in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Lean Leader to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and related functions. You will lead hands-on Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, and coaching to operationalize the GE Vernova Operating Method while building organizational capability.

This role requires a strong collaborator with global experience, the ability to mentor, and a track record of sustainable improvements in complex environments. Travel ~50% and relocation assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Sustainable changes demonstrated in manufacturing and transactional environments via end-to-end VSM.
• Excellent communicator; experience leading cross-cultural teams in large, matrixed organizations.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and skilled at navigating change and conflict.
• Mentoring and coaching abilities with a focus on humility and transparency.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills; able to tell compelling stories.

Responsibilities

• Leads Value Stream Mapping across the company; facilitates Kaizens and coaches teams to drive lean transformation.
• Builds and delivers hands-on training on Lean methods and foundational tools.
• Leads Kaizens and improvement projects through Lean tool implementation to drive process gains.
• Deploys operational strategies around SQDC and sustainability.
• Develops and deploys Lean tools to drive core revenue growth (Kanban, TPM, SMED, etc.).
• Assesses team competency and supports GE Vernova Roadmap development.
• Manages governance and operating processes (Hoshin Kanri) at leadership level.
• Fosters engagement, diversity and high employee satisfaction.
• Leads transformation initiatives to optimize end-to-end processes.

Skills

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen Facilitation

Lean Methods

Coaching

Change Management

Cross-cultural Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Job description

Job Description Summary

This GE Vernova Lean Leader will work to drive continuous improvement in the organization. This leader will work closely with the GE Vernova manufacturing teams, and other functions as needed, to help operationalize their strategic vision and build organizational capabilities through hands-on initiatives.

This individual will serve as a facilitator, change agent and accountability partner to GE Vernova teams and drive step change leveraging Value Stream Mapping as a core tool. They will also support the GE Vernova Lean Team in its initiative to operationalize the GE Vernova Operating Method, driving synergies across the enterprise to achieve business objectives.

Location: GEV site. This is not a remote role (Preferably Americas)

We are not sponsoring immigration visas

Travel ~50%

Job Description

Essential 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.

Qualifications/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.

Desired Characteristics

• 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

• Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization

• LTT/XLP/CAS graduate preferred

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $157,900.00 and $263,100.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 25, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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.