Global Projects Lean Leader
Yesterday• Schenectady, NY
Job Description Summary
The Wind Lean Leader reports to the Vice President - Wind Lean and drives continuous improvement across multiple functional areas. In this role, you will work closely with Wind functional teams (i.e. Safety, Quality, Projects, Product Management, Digital Technology, and others) to develop and drive Lean roadmaps, lead continuous improvement efforts, and coach/mentor team members across the organization to enable performance improvement to meet our annual an strategic goals.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with functional leaders to build and execute Lean roadmaps that enable fatality free operations, deliver world class quality, and drive product competitiveness
- Lead Kaizens, value stream mapping, and related continuous improvement priorities focused on waste elimination, variation reduction, process simplification, and cycle time reduction
- 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 (through Kaizens, Lean Projects and Just-Do-It events) to resolve complex challenges
- Drive actions to ensure that improvements are sustained and lessons learned are integrated into processes
- Build organizational capability through coaching/mentoring on Lean mindset, tools, and practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Lean, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Transformation Leadership roles.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading Lean transformation initiatives, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, continuous improvement programs, waste elimination efforts, and deployment of Lean operating systems across manufacturing, operations, or engineering organizations.
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Desired Characteristics
- Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams in matrix organizations
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Experience with Daily Management systems, value stream mapping and Lean operating systems preferred
- Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Strong coaching and facilitation capabilities
- Ability to drive change in complex organizations
- Strong execution mindset
- High energy and strong collaboration skills
- Ability to translate strategy into operational actions
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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 $154,800.00 and $258,000.00. 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 05, 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.
Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY
Job ID: GE_Vernova-R5048207
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-08-06T18:30:26
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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