Site Lean Leader

GE Vernova; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 122,600 - 204,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova in Bangor seeks a Site Lean Leader to drive a Lean Roadmap aligned with business imperatives and safety, quality, lead time, and customer responsiveness.

You will coach site leadership, lead Kaizen events, develop Lean facilitators, and partner with leadership to improve OEE and eliminate waste while sustaining gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing).
• Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience in Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor through strategic projects.
• Formal Lean Training / certification.

Responsibilities

• Coach site leadership team to create the Lean vision and develop a Roadmap aligned to GE Vernova and Gas Value Stream target conditions.
• Lead the Lean implementation at the plant and drive cross‑functional results.
• Become the expert on Lean for the plant through hands on experience in internal and external Kaizens plus self‑education.
• Lead and develop Lean Facilitators. Build and develop a moonshine team and moonshine shop.
• Support early integration of Lean principles in product design & process development for New Product Introductions.
• Organize and lead the monthly operating review with the site leadership team to review and action relevant SQDC KPI’s.
• Develop value stream maps for the Organization and eliminate process waste through implementation of Lean techniques.
• Assist in Roadmap execution by facilitating Kaizen events focused on SQDC objectives.
• Prepare Lean review presentations and present to executive business leaders on Lean business reviews.

Skills

Lean deployment

Leadership

Problem solving

Facilitation

Kaizen events

Communication

Change agent

Data driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Bangor Site Lean Leader will provide both strategic & tactical support within the Bangor Manufacturing facility in the development and sustainment of a Lean Roadmap aligned with the business imperatives. Responsible for working with the Plant Leadership team to further their customer based process improvement strategy, which drives safety, customer responsiveness, lead time reduction and quality improvement in line with business/functional objectives.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coach site leadership team to create the Lean vision and develop a Roadmap aligned to GE Vernova and Gas Value Stream target conditions.
• Work closely and take inputs from Value Stream Lean leader as well as external coaches.
• Use GE Vernova lean training guides as both methodology and tool for improvement.
• Lead the Lean implementation at the plant and drive cross‑functional results.
• Become the expert on Lean for the plant through hands on experience in internal and external Kaizens plus self‑education.
• Lead and develop Lean Facilitators. Build and develop a moonshine team and moonshine shop.
• Support early integration of Lean principles in product design & process development for New Product Introductions.
• Strong in methodical problem‑solving methods (PDCA, 5Why, RCA, etc.).
• Partner with site leadership team to drive OEE improvement through BiQ, Zero Defect Framework, Daily Management, Standard Work, Flow, and TPM.
• Organize and lead the monthly operating review with the site leadership team to review and action relevant SQDC KPI’s.
• Develop value stream maps for the Organization and eliminate process waste through implementation of Lean techniques.
• Assist in Roadmap execution by facilitating Kaizen events focused on SQDC objectives. Facilitation includes:
  • Pre‑work and scoping of Kaizen teams.
  • Pre‑event training of team leaders and team members on relevant concepts.
  • Ensuring all materials are available for teams.
  • Coaching teams during the event on try‑storming, rapid prototyping, data and fact driven experimentation.
  • Kaizen follow‑up rhythms to ensure benefits are realized and sustained (monthly sustainment audits of each Kaizen).
• Train site on Lean concepts and mentor employees using Lean tools.
• Prepare Lean review presentations and present to executive business leaders on Lean business reviews.
• Follow all EHS and Quality requirements and encourage a culture of stop‑work for abnormalities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing).
• Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience in Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor through strategic projects.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to develop and motivate a high‑involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organization demands.
• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, quality management systems, and standard cost systems.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of products, processes, customer requirements and budgeting / financial processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to the GE Vernova Way.
• Formal Lean Training / certification.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Pay Range: $122,600.00 – $204,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; health coach; Employee Assistance Program; retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; permissive time off.

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