Lean Leader - Heavy Duty Services Inquiry-to-Remittance (ITR) Engineering

GE Vernova, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lean Leader for Heavy Duty Services ITR Engineering in the United States. You will deploy Lean principles, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and coach engineering leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role focuses on Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, and structured problem solving across the HD Services ITR organization. You will facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and PSRs, translating strategic priorities into sustained

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in power plant engineering or related technologies.
• Proven experience driving Lean deployment, continuous improvement, or business transformation initiatives.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, and structured problem solving.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence change within a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate challenges into improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives and sustain results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner and coach to HD Services ITR Engineering leadership on the Lean roadmap.
• Identify performance gaps and drive initiatives that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.
• Lead Lean initiatives and Kaizen events aligned with Global Services priorities.
• Drive Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, Daily Management, and Leader Standard Work.
• Coach leaders in Lean principles, problem solving, and visual management.
• Prepare process performance for Monthly Operating Reviews and ensure timely actions.
• Facilitate PSRs, A3s, PDCA, and root cause analysis to close gaps.
• Develop Lean capability across the organization through coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen events

Value Stream Mapping

PDCA

A3 problem solving

DMAIC

Daily Management

Leader Standard Work

Data-driven decisions

Coaching leaders

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity around the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future while delivering the reliable power our customers depend on today.

As the Lean Leader for Heavy Duty Services ITR Engineering, you will lead the deployment of Lean principles and the execution of continuous improvement initiatives across the Heavy Duty (HD) Services ITR Engineering organization. Working in partnership with the Global Services Engineering Business Operations, Quality & Lean Leader and HD Services ITR leadership, this role drives execution of the Engineering improvement roadmap, coaches leaders in Lean behaviors, facilitates Kaizen events and structured problem solving, and improves Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance.

This position serves as the embedded Lean practitioner for the HD Services ITR organization, partnering closely with Engineering leaders to transform business performance through Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, and Kaizen execution. The role is responsible for translating strategic priorities into sustained operational improvements while developing Lean capability throughout the organization.

Job Description

What impact you'll make

• Serve as a strategic partner and coach to HD Services ITR Engineering leadership, supporting execution of the Engineering improvement roadmap and value stream priorities.
• Partner with Engineering leaders to identify performance gaps and execute improvement initiatives that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.
• Drive the portfolio of Lean initiatives and Kaizen events aligned with Global Services Engineering priorities and the HD Services ITR roadmap.
• Drive Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, Daily Management implementation, Leader Standard Work, Standard Work development, and other Lean activities across the organization.
• Coach leaders and teams in Lean principles, problem solving, visual management, and continuous improvement to strengthen organizational capability.
• Facilitate Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing process performance, facilitating structured problem solving, and ensuring timely completion of improvement actions.
• Facilitate Problem Solving Reviews (PSRs), A3s, PDCA activities, and Root Cause Analysis to address operational performance gaps.
• Partner with process owners to improve key operational metrics through structured Lean methods and data-driven decision making.
• Track execution status, realized benefits, and sustainment of Lean initiatives while ensuring improvements are embedded into daily operations.
• Champion the implementation and sustainment of standardized processes, Leader Standard Work, and Daily Management practices across the HD Services ITR organization.
• Share successful Lean practices and lessons learned across Engineering organizations to accelerate adoption and continuous improvement.
• Develop Lean capability throughout the organization through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on facilitation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in power plant engineering or related technologies.
• Proven experience driving Lean deployment, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation initiatives.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, and structured problem solving.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence change within a matrixed engineering or operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate operational challenges into measurable improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives while driving execution and sustaining results.

What will make you stand out

• Deep Lean expertise with a track record of applying Lean principles in engineering, manufacturing, or service environments.
• Experience coaching leaders in Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, and visual management.
• Demonstrated success facilitating Kaizen events and driving measurable business improvements.
• Practical experience with structured problem-solving methodologies including PDCA, A3, DMAIC, or TOPS 8D.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build strong partnerships across engineering and business organizations.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage leaders at all levels.
• Passion for developing Lean capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or