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Senior Lean Manager / Responsable Lean - Gas Value Stream (H/F)

GE Vernova
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Greenville, SC, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Lean Manager at GE Vernova will drive operational transformation in the Gas Value Stream by implementing Lean principles and the Toyota Production System (TPS).
  • Candidates should have significant experience in Lean Manufacturing within a complex industrial environment, along with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management.
  • Key responsibilities include leading Lean transformation, executing Kaizen events, coaching teams, and advancing Built-In Quality (BIQ) initiatives.
  • The position requires strong expertise in Lean/TPS principles and the ability to influence and lead cultural transformation across multi-site organizations.
  • The role offers relocation assistance, and while the salary is not specified, it requires proven experience in leading site-wide transformation initiatives.

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to accelerate the energy transition by driving operational excellence? At GE Vernova, we are building a world that works. As our Senior Lean Manager for the Gas Value Stream, you will lead our operational transformation, placing Lean principles and the Toyota Production System (TPS) at the heart of our industrial performance.

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities 

You will play a critical role in:

  • Driving Lean Transformation: Lead the deployment of Lean strategy across Gas manufacturing facilities, in alignment with GE Vernova’s operational priorities and Global Supply Chain standards.

  • Leading High-Impact Kaizen Events: Plan and execute Kaizen events focused on flow, lead time reduction, productivity, and defect elimination—delivering measurable, sustainable results.

  • Coaching & Capability Building: Partner with site leaders and cross-functional teams to build Lean capability, providing hands-on coaching in Daily Management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

  • Advancing Built-In Quality (BIQ): Lead BIQ deployment to embed defect prevention into processes through standardized work, error-proofing, and process control.

  • Scaling Best Practices: Identify, standardize, and deploy best practices across Gas sites to accelerate Lean maturity and ensure consistency across the Gas network.

Candidate Profile 

We are looking for a change agent with:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

  • Experience: Significant experience in Lean Manufacturing within a complex industrial or heavy manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of leading site-wide transformation initiatives.

  • Lean / TPS Expertise: Strong hands-on experience implementing TPS principles (laminar flow, Jidoka, pull systems/Kanban, TPM, single-piece flow).

  • Innovation: Practical experience with lean innovations such as Moonshine systems and Karakuri-based automation.

  • Influence & Leadership: Strong ability to influence, coach, and drive cultural transformation across diverse, multi-site organizations, engaging shop-floor teams and senior leadership alike.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working with Shingijutsu, Toyota, or equivalent world-class Lean organizations is a strong advantage, as is experience in heavy industry (e.g., gas turbines, large equipment).

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Vous souhaitez accélérer la transition énergétique en transformant l'excellence opérationnelle ? Chez GE Vernova, nous construisons un monde qui fonctionne. En tant que Responsable Lean pour notre division Gas, vous serez le moteur de notre transformation opérationnelle, en plaçant le Lean et le système de production Toyota (TPS) au cœur de notre performance industrielle.

Vos missions principales En tant que membre clé de notre organisation, vous aurez pour mission de :

  • Piloter la transformation Lean : DĂ©ployer notre stratĂ©gie Lean sur l'ensemble de nos sites de production Gas, en alignement avec les standards globaux de la Supply Chain.

  • Animer la performance par les Kaizen : Planifier et diriger des Ă©vĂ©nements Kaizen Ă  fort impact pour optimiser les flux, rĂ©duire les dĂ©lais de production et Ă©liminer les gaspillages, tout en garantissant des rĂ©sultats durables.

  • DĂ©velopper les compĂ©tences Lean : Accompagner les Ă©quipes de direction de site et les fonctions transverses dans l'appropriation des pratiques de management quotidien (Daily Management), de rĂ©solution de problèmes et d'amĂ©lioration continue.

  • Renforcer la culture "QualitĂ© IntĂ©grĂ©e" (BIQ) : DĂ©ployer les standards BIQ pour ancrer la prĂ©vention des dĂ©fauts dans nos processus grâce au travail standardisĂ© et au contrĂ´le des procĂ©dĂ©s.

  • Standardiser et dĂ©ployer les meilleures pratiques : Harmoniser les mĂ©thodes Ă  travers nos sites pour accĂ©lĂ©rer la maturitĂ© Lean et favoriser une culture unifiĂ©e au sein du rĂ©seau Gas.

Profil recherché Nous recherchons une personne passionnée par l'excellence opérationnelle, possédant :

  • Formation : Un diplĂ´me d'Ă©tudes supĂ©rieures (Bachelor ou Ă©quivalent) en ingĂ©nierie, gestion des opĂ©rations ou domaine connexe.

  • ExpĂ©rience : Une expĂ©rience significative en environnement manufacturier complexe ou industrie lourde, avec une expertise dĂ©montrĂ©e dans le dĂ©ploiement de transformations Lean.

  • Expertise Lean / TPS : Une maĂ®trise pratique des principes du Toyota Production System (flux, Jidoka, systèmes tirĂ©s/Kanban, TPM, flux pièce Ă  pièce).

  • Innovations : Une capacitĂ© Ă  mettre en Ĺ“uvre des solutions d'automatisation pratiques (type Moonshine ou Karakuri).

  • Leadership : Une forte capacitĂ© Ă  influencer, coacher et fĂ©dĂ©rer des Ă©quipes, du terrain jusqu'Ă  la direction, dans un contexte multisite.

Atout supplémentaire : Une expérience préalable au sein d'organisations Lean de classe mondiale (type Shingijutsu ou Toyota) ainsi qu'une expérience spécifique dans l'industrie des turbines ou équipements lourds sont des atouts précieux.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position



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