Job Description Summary
The Bangor Site Lean Leader will provide both strategic & tactical support within the Bangor Manufacturing facility in the development and sustainment of a Lean Roadmap aligned with the business imperatives. Responsible for working with the Plant Leadership team to further their customer based process improvement strategy, which drives safety, customer responsiveness, lead time
reduction and quality improvement in line with business/functional objectives
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities :
As the Site Lean Leader you will:
Coach site leadership team to create the Lean vision and develop a Roadmap aligned to GE Vernova and Gas Value Stream target conditions.
Work closely and take inputs from Value Stream Lean leader as well as external coaches
Use GE Vernova lean training guides as both methodology and tool for improvement
Lead the Lean implementation at the plant and drive cross-functional results.
Become the expert on Lean for the plant through hands on experience in internal and external Kaizens plus self-education.
Lead and develop Lean Facilitators. Build and develop a moonshine team and moonshine shop.
Support early integration of Lean principles in product design & process development for New Product Introductions.
Strong in methodical problem-solving methods (PDCA, 5Why, RCA, etc.)
Partner with site leadership team to drive OEE improvement through BiQ, Zero Defect Framework, Daily Management, Standard Work, Flow, and TPM
Organize and lead the monthly operating review with the site leadership team to review and action relevant SQDC KPI’s
Develop value stream maps for the Organization and eliminate process waste through implementation of Lean techniques
Assist in Roadmap execution by facilitating Kaizen events focused on SQDC objectives. Facilitation includes: Pre-work and scoping of Kaizen teams
Pre-event training of team leaders and team members on relevant concepts
Ensuring all materials are available for teams
Coaching teams during the event on try-storming, rapid prototyping, data and fact driven experimentation
Kaizen follow-up rhythms to ensure benefits are realized and sustained (monthly sustainment audits of each Kaizen)
Train site on Lean concepts and mentor employees using Lean tools
Prepare Lean review presentations and present to executive business leaders on Lean business reviews.
Follow all EHS and Quality requirements and encourage a culture of stop-work for abnormalities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma /GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
Minimum 5 years hands - on experience in Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor through strategic projects
Desired Characteristics :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organization demands
Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, quality management systems, and standard cost systems
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge of products, processes, customer requirements and budgeting / financial processes
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
Demonstrated commitment to the GE Vernova Way
Formal Lean Training /certification
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.
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