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Job Description Summary
Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools by partnering with Operating Leaders in business management roles (e.g. GM of Business Unit, or Executive Lead of a Function). Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics. May also be roles that are part of Corporate or Business Unit Kaizen Promotion Offices (KPO).
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Lead and Execute the Lean Transformation within manufacturing lines to achieve Operating goals using KPI-based performance management.
Coach and Collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions including Operators, Support Staff, and the Leadership Team to help progress our Lean Culture and drive Continuous Improvement
Be a Champion of Kaizen and Facilitate Kaizen Events to drive improvements using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow .
Teach, Promote, and Practice the Systematic Approach to Lean @ GE and build Kaizen capability.
Participate in Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles.
Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily Rapid Experiments and Problem Solving in a systematic way.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and /or Training
Desired Characteristics
Experience with Lean Transformation, Principles & Tools
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, collaborator
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: Yes
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