Manufacturing Specialist - Lean

Job Description Summary

The Lean Specialist will be a key driver of operational excellence within our large transformer manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for defining, developing, and implementing lean improvement projects that align with our strategic business objectives and our mission to electrify the world. The successful candidate will identify and prioritize opportunities to improve flow and eliminate waste using best-practice lean tools-such as Kanban, Just-In-Time (JIT), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, and Visual Management-to drive significant improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). This position involves coaching teams and collaborating across departments to foster a high-performance culture rooted in continuous improvement and lean thinking

• Spearhead and facilitate lean projects across diverse manufacturing and support functions.
• Deploy lean tools and methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, VSM) to optimize workflows and maximize throughput in a complex manufacturing environment.

• Mentor and empower employees at all levels, from the shop floor to management, in lean principles and sustainable practices.
• Design and lead engaging workshops to build long-term lean capabilities and a "problem-solver" mindset across the organization.

• Identify high-impact opportunities for process optimization and lead cross-functional teams to execute transformative changes.
• Establish robust metrics to monitor the impact of lean initiatives, ensuring results are both measurable and sustainable.
• Partner with technical teams to analyze manual processes and proactively identify opportunities for automation and robotization to enhance precision and safety.

• Act as a catalyst for a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring lean thinking is integrated into daily operations.
• Engage and inspire employees to participate in improvement projects, recognizing and scaling grassroots innovations.

• Leverage data and operational metrics to drive objective decision-making and validate project effectiveness.
• Synthesize complex data into clear reports and presentations for senior leadership to communicate progress and strategic outcomes.

• Partner closely with department heads, project managers, and team leaders to ensure lean efforts are synchronized with broader business goals.
• Break down silos by fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving across the facility.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• Proven hands-on experience applying Lean tools and methodologies in a manufacturing setting.
• Post Qualification experience of minimum 3 years in lean manufacturing, process improvement, operational excellence or relevant field.

• Lean Expertise: Strong mastery of lean principles with a Green Belt (or higher) certification preferred.
• Change Leadership: Demonstrated success in driving cultural shifts and sustaining the adoption of new ways of working.
• Influential Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and persuasively with diverse groups, including executives, vendors, and frontline teams.
• Analytical Problem-Solver: Highly analytical with the ability to resolve complex technical and organizational challenges using quantitative logic.
• Proactive Mindset: Self-motivated and capable of setting independent action plans to drive proactive improvements.
• Technical Familiarity: Knowledge of procedures, and planning; familiarity with GE Vernova's products and the specific challenges of large-scale electrical infrastructure manufacturing is a plus.