Lead Lean Specialist

Job Description Summary As part of the Lean Team, the Lead Lean Specialist supports Lean Transformation, driving ownership through the Operations teams.

Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

• Coach and collaborate with all functions at the site including operators, support staff, and the leadership team to help progress our lean culture and drive continuous improvement
• Help implement the sites transformation roadmap by leading and facilitating kaizen events (pull/kanban, 5S, standard work, flow, and daily management) to help reduce the sites inventory and lead time.
• Participate in kata coaching practice to drive daily improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and /or Training

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with Lean Transformation & Tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• 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, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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