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GE Vernova

Lean Leader, GE Vernova Nuclear

Wilmington, NC

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
As a member of the Nuclear leadership team, you will be an active contributor to operationalizing the business vision/strategy into tactical actions. You will serve as "Chief Problem Solver," mobilizing change to achieve business results, and building sustainable business improvements. Deliverables include lean maturity for the business and its leaders, and SQDC improvements through kaizen events, problem solving and coaching. This role will require you to coach leaders at all levels, lead problem solving, kaizens, operations reviews, etc.

Job Description

Success in this role looks like:

  • Assessing current organizational competency and developing the Nuclear Lean/Business System transformation roadmap.
  • Supporting Nuclear in achieving their SQDC objectives through the deployment of the Hoshin Kanri, MOR and Leader Standard Work.
  • Progressing and maturing the adoption of lean tools as a part of the operating philosophy including value stream mapping, standard work, kaizen, visual and daily management.
  • Establishing yourself as a subject matter expert by demonstrating experience deploying lean principles and tools to impact business metrics and employee morale.

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Who You Are:

  • You are someone who demonstrates the GE Vernova Way, brings clarity of thought and consistency of messages and uncompromising integrity.
  • You have significant experience in operations or general management and deep business acumen (business literacy, analysis, insight and design.)
  • You love to solve problems.
  • You have advanced experience with kaizen, problem solving, coaching and daily management.
  • You are able to facilitate, coach and direct (up, down and across) the full value stream to drive the most effective solutions.
  • You can debate and influence other leadership team members on the path and plan to achieve results.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Execute the GE Vernova / Nuclear lean system within the organization and provide 'voice of customer' feedback for improvement.
  • Run operating reviews, including Monthly Operating Reviews and Daily Management.
  • Coach, facilitate, and drive maturity in the Operating Review process and execution.
  • Participate in or coach a Hoshin Kanri improvement priority workstream, facilitate HK related problem solving.
  • Lead implementation of Daily Management and Problem Solving in the business; Coach, facilitate, and drive maturity in the process and execution.
  • Coach key kaizen roles (ES, PO, TL, F); facilitate kaizen events.
  • Deliver process improvements that improve customer outcomes, KPIs and leadership behaviors.
  • Demonstrate influence on SQDC and financial performance of the business, influence policies/guidelines
  • Develop lean expertise and build reputation within the organization. Link with other segments and functions.
  • Interpret business challenges and recommend best practices. Understand industry trends to inform decisions.
  • Lead others to find creative solutions for complex problems. Evaluate quality of data, use internal and external resources.
  • Communicate difficult concepts and influence others to consider a different point of view.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Two-year Associates Degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Organizational Effectiveness or related field.
  • Ten plus years' experience leading and coaching teams in manufacturing, supply chain, services, engineering, commercial, nuclear operations or related field.
  • At least three years of experience as a lean practitioner, including implementing the Systematic Approach to Lean.

Eligibility Requirements:

Relocation to Wilmington, NC.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Ability to see, articulate, and then operationalize the business vision/strategy into tactical actions - mobilizing change and achieving business results that impact the P&L and build sustainable business improvements.
  • Complex problem-solving skillset and aptitude - "Chief Problem Solver"
  • Able to facilitate, coach and direct (up, down and across) the full value stream to drive most effective solutions
  • You can debate and influence other leadership team members on the path and plan to achieve results.
  • Broad experience facilitating kaizens and teaching lean methods
  • A change agent, able to make the case for lean and demonstrate immediate impact.
  • Comfortable with conflict and debate normally associated with change.
  • Practitioner and / or expert of Lean practices.
  • Trajectory to move beyond lean leader into key functional and P&L leadership roles.

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long- term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC, USA
Job ID: GE_power-GE11GLOBALR3761056EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

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
  • 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
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)