Wind EHS Senior Lean Leader

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 147,900 - 246,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Wind EHS Senior Lean Leader to drive large-scale continuous improvement across Wind functional areas. You will partner with leaders to develop Lean roadmaps, lead Hoshin Kanri breakthroughs, and implement a Lean Management System that embeds daily management and KPI discipline.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, optimizing end-to-end processes, standard work development, and sustaining improvements with rigorous problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years in continuous improvement, project management, operations, and related experience.
• 5+ years leading Lean activities, applying Lean tools, and building Lean culture.
• Willingness to travel 50%+.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic vision into objectives with an effective operating rhythm.
• Lead Senior Leaders through the Hoshin Kanri process to establish breakthroughs.
• Design and implement a Lean Management System integral to how we run our business for the long-term.
• Build organizational capability and culture through coaching/mentoring on Lean mindset, tools, and practices.
• Lead business transformation priorities supporting continuous improvement and optimization of end-to-end processes.
• Drive the development, execution, and sustainment of standard work.
• Partner with functional leaders to optimize monthly operating rhythms, ensure daily management, and proactive identification of risks to KPI and business outcomes.
• Lead problem solving with Lean tools & practices to resolve complex challenges.
• Drive actions to ensure that improvements are sustained and lessons learned are integrated into processes.

Skills

Lean management

Continuous improvement

Hoshin Kanri

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Wind EHS Senior Lean Leader reports to Wind EHS Leader and drives continuous improvement across one or more functional areas. In this role, you will work closely with Wind functional leaders to develop and drive Lean roadmaps, lead continuous improvement efforts, and deliver large-scale SQDC outcomes.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Partner with functional leaders to translate strategic vision into objections and goals with an effective operating rhythm
• Lead Senior Leaders through the Hoshin Kanri process to establish breakthroughs
• Design and implement a Lean Management System integral to how we run our business for the long-term. This system will include Lean principles, Hoshin-Kanri, daily management metrics, and complex problem-solving
• Build organizational capability and culture through coaching/mentoring on Lean mindset, tools, and practices
• Lead business transformation priorities supporting continuous improvement and optimization of end-to-end processes
• Drive the development, execution, and sustainment of standard work
• Partner with functional leaders to optimize monthly operating rhythms, ensure daily management, and proactive identification of risk to KPI’s & business outcomes
• Lead problem solving with Lean tools & practices (i.e. fishbone diagrams, problem solving revies, etc.) to resolve complex challenges
• Drive actions to ensure that improvements are sustained and lessons learned are integrated into processes

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in continuous improvement, project management, operations, and/or related experience
• Minimum of 5 year's experience with leading Lean activities, applying Lean tools, and building Lean culture.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and successful change management
• Ability and willingness to travel 50%+

Desired Characteristics

• Prior relevant experience in the Wind industry.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to understand business strategy and develop Lean strategies to deliver business outcomes.
• Strategic thinker – demonstrated ability to anticipate constraints, facilitate breakthroughs, and drive strategic activities that transform the business.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex business problems, assess tradeoffs, and take the right decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects through planning, execution, and sustainment.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with demonstrated ability to influence outcomes.
• Strong communication skills – proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across functions.
• Proven mentoring and coaching abilities; demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $147,900.00 and $246,500.00. 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 July 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.