Lean & Continuous Improvement Specialist
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 8
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The Lean & Quality function at GE Vernova drives the business operating mechanism and Lean transformation across the organization. The role supports the Regional Lean Leader in maintaining the annual Lean operating mechanism, Obeya room performance management, and Kaizen execution and sustainment. This specialist position also prepares leadership documentation and works under direct mentorship of a Senior Lean Leader to develop into a next-generation Lean champion.
What you will do
- Provide dedicated support to the Senior Lean Leader in establishing and maintaining the annual Lean business operating mechanism.
- Assist in the development of the Lean Roadmap, including the scheduling and tracking of Kaizen improvements required to meet budgetary targets.
- Ensure that the progress is well updated in Kaizen Optimizer and report periodically.
- Maintain the integrity of the Obeya room, ensuring it serves as the central hub for performance management.
- Coordinate weekly with cross-functional teams to ensure all charts, KPIs, and Process Performance Indicators (PPIs) are timely updated and accurate.
- Monitor and drive the follow-up process for action items, collaborating with owners to ensure timely closure of tasks identified during reviews.
- Support the daily management of the Lean function to ensure all scheduled Kaizens are executed according to project timelines.
- Assist in the implementation of sustainment cadences, ensuring that process improvements are embedded into daily workflows.
- Identify operational roadblocks and work under the guidance of the Lean Leader to apply structured Lean solutions.
- Act as a professional liaison between the Lean department and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
- Prepare professional documentation and updates for senior leadership meetings.
- Engage in continuous mentorship with the Head of Quality & Lean, demonstrating a commitment to mastering Lean concepts and developing into a future organizational leader.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Minimum graduation in Business Administration/Management or Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in the similar or related field
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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