Provides Supplier with technical expertise in areas such as Process Development, Capacity Planning, Inventory Requirements and Management to meet GE demand and supplier needs
Drives Value Stream Analysis and Kaizens with key suppliers to enable strategic goals for GE and the supply base
Drives process and systemic quality improvements, at assigned supplier sites, through the use of lean and quality tools and validates improvements through defined measurables to reduce defects and improve OTD
Works in conjunction with Plant Quality and Suppliers in problem solving
leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations
Performs analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement
Supports training of internal staff along with other functions on Supplier Lean governance strategy, policy, procedures and work instructions
Prepares, distributes and communicates periodic Supplier performance status and risk assessments
Works to actively deploy GE’s defined Supplier Development Procedures, Processes and work instructions within the region
Supports process and procedures review along with continuous improvement actions

Bachelor’s degree in quality, mechanical, electrical, industrial, operations or other equivalent disciplines
Significant experience in Quality/Materials/Operations across plants or business units
Evidence of knowledge of the Quality Sciences -APQP, Problem solving, sampling, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, PDCA
Some previous leadership experience in management, supervision or project/program leadership
Proven lean experience required: Driving transformation and leading Kaizen events
Lean tool set (VSM, Problem Solving, A3 Thinking, Gauge R&R, SMED)
Knowledge of Industry specific quality registration (ISO9001:2008 & ISO9001:2015)
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the company
Ability to work cross-functionally
Speaks English as primary/secondary language
Developing quality/process expertise within a commodity
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Ability to travel up to 60%

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

Sourcing Lean Leader – Supplier Development

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