What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Manager position at GE?
Job Description Summary
Lead the development and deployment of a plant-wide lean culture, including Hoshin Kanri (strategy deployment), problem-solving, visual management, Lean process development, and Lean training. Work with Plant Leadership team to establish a customer-based improvement strategy, which drives safety, customer responsiveness, lead time reduction, quality improvement, and cost reductions in line with business/functional objectives.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Create the Lean vision and implement a Lean strategy to reduce inventory, lead time, and waste.
- Lead plant-wide training and deployment of practical problem-solving methodology.
- Create and lead performance management reporting through Lean visual management methods to improve SQDC.
- Support early integration of Lean principles in product design & process development for New Product Introductions.
- Drive measurable improvements in lead-time, customer delivery, productivity, and inventory.
- Develop value stream maps and process swim-lane charts to identify process improvement opportunities and make improvement through practical problem-solving.
- Establish and drive a Gemba walk methodology that drives cross-functional problem- solving on the shop floor.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of Lean performance management initiatives and reviews with the plant leadership team.
- Coach, train and mentor site leadership on the fundamentals and principals of Lean Manufacturing & Management methods.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university AND a Minimum of 3 years of lean manufacturing leadership experience.
- OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in lean manufacturing leadership experience.
Desired Qualifications
- 3 years of experience leading strategic cross-functional Lean improvement activities.
- 3 years of experience in practical problem-solving methodology.
- Strong (Lean) performance management skills – Daily/weekly/monthly operating reviews, KPI development & management.
- Strong experience in the application of key Lean principles – JIT, 5S, Jidoka, Standardization, Muda removal (8 wastes), continuous process flow, pull, heijunka, visual control, respect for people.
- Strong communications and presentation skills – Meeting leadership, Microsoft PowerPoint and Teams.
Desired Characteristics
- Previous shop floor operational/leadership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- High-Energy, independent thinker; data/fact driven decision maker.
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
- Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Bonus Plan Eligible
- And more!
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
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).
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes