What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Manufacturing Specialist position at GE?
Job Description Summary
The Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for performing Lean Production activities directly related to the Site Strategy. This includes for example the Lean Master Plan execution with Kaizens to improve the Site results and improve Manufacturing Productivity and Efficiency.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and continuously refine the Lean implementation at the Charleroi, PA.
- Maintain an effective 5S Program and Ideas Program as a foundational program for all departments.
- Participate and support the Daily Management routine.
- Utilize PDCA concept to address and support a problem-solving activity to improve the processes performance gaps.
- Provide needed oversight and training in Lean Methodologies, Tools and Techniques to continuous improvement practices.
- Measure and document progress towards objectives related to Lean Process and Programs.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities and long-term improvement opportunities.
- Lead kaizens events in the manufacturing and transactional processes based on the Hoshin Projects, VSM, Lean Maturity Assessment and Productivity information.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and/or lean experience
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: No
