Materials Lean Leader

GE-Vernova-; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Materials Lean Leader to develop and sustain a Materials Management Strategy aligned with business targets and to coach teams across the supply chain to reduce lead times and inventories.

Lead lean initiatives, integrate pull/replenishment, and drive improvements with internal and external partners using VSMs, standard work, kanban, and heijunka.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years in Manufacturing if no degree.
• 5+ years in Lean and/or Materials required.
• Six Sigma Green/Black belt or equivalent quality certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the lean roadmap for the materials organization.
• Collaborate with planners to integrate them into pull/replenishment systems.
• Facilitate communication between factory and external suppliers on lean principles.
• Own priorities for parts on pull and schedule attainment.
• Drive continuous improvement plans for materials lean systems (including VSMs).
• Coach teams from front line to executives on lean materials systems.

Skills

Lean methodology

Materials management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change agent

Six Sigma Green/Black belt

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college

High school diploma / GED with 10+ years manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Materials Lean Leader will provide support and coaching within the Supply chain focused on the development and sustainment of a Materials Management Strategy (roadmap) aligned with the business targets. You will partner with organizational leadership to drive product and process improvements that deliver lead time and inventory reductions supporting customer delivery.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the lean roadmap for the materials organization, ensuring alignment and synergy between internal materials planning and operations.
• Collaborate with planners to integrate them into the Pull/replenishment systems, fostering seamless supply chain operations and alignment with internal processes.
• Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops between the internal factory and external suppliers to ensure consistent application of lean principles.
• Own priorities for parts on pull and schedule attainment aligned with business targets
• Responsible for continuous improvement plans for materials lean systems including VSMs
• Coach teams from front line to executives on lean materials systemsincluding the materials lean leaders.
• Plan and deliver projects & initiatives aligned to the roadmap
• Accountable for daily management and problem solving to keep team on target

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma /GED with at least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing)
• Minimum of 5 additional years in Lean and/or Materials

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to collaborate with external partners and integrate them into existing systems to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage relationships
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
• Lean Materials experience including but not limited to: standard work, material presentation, supermarkets, flow, pull, waterspider routes, heijunka, and kanban
• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing and inventory management
• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
• Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent quality certification

Additional Information

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 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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. 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: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 20, 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.