Gas Power Business Operations Leader – Aero Lean and Transformation

Role Overview

• Utilize lean tools to execute the continuous improvement vision across the Aero New Units & Services organization with a focus on reduction of waste, elimination of hand offs and reduction in process cycle time in accordance with the business Lean strategy and road map resulting in cross-functional transformation which delivers consistent, year-over-year results
• Drive cultural transformation across the Aero business to ultimately drive zero defect aspirational goal
• Use Lean to drive the Leader Standard Work and Kaizen
• Work with operational leaders and lean leaders to focus process improvements across the value stream to have the most impact on our business aligned to our strategic goals using the Lean methodologies
• Collectively work with Sourcing and GSC organization to effectively deploy our industrialization strategy
• Support cross-functional teams in building problem solving capabilities and leading kaizen events to ensure all operations perform in a consistent and best-in-class manner
• Support simplification of the complex processes and manage cross-functional relationships to support business impact
• Lead the implementation of standard operating rhythms where applicable and provide key output data, metrics and presentations for reporting, operations reviews, and business communications
• Work hand in hand with the Aero Lean Leaders in New Units and Services to ensure that process improvements drive the largest impact
• Share best practices across poles / functions and act as a conduit to accelerate cross-functional results

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent knowledge/experience or college
• 10+ years’ experience in ITO or OTR operations with proven track record of results using Lean methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills, experience of managing cross functional projects
• Demonstrated ability in solving complex problems and transforming results and process through the application of Lean techniques
• Lean practitioner, capable of facilitating kaizen events and coaching the core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Transactional Process Improvement
• Experience of hoshin is a plus
• Specific experience in reducing lead time through Lean transformation
• Experience driving enterprise-wide transformation preferably in a major turn-around
• The ideal candidate has been through complex change and tough situations; bringing a will to win with strong followership
• Proven to be effective driving outcomes in large, matrixed organizations – understands how to navigate geographies, cultures, relationships, etc.
• Can drive work around the world because they are accountable, trustworthy, credible, committed, and intellectually agile
• Change agent, able to make the case for Lean and demonstrate immediate impact
• Highly collaborative person, comfortable with conflict and debate normally associated with change
• Critical thinker with the ability to bring others along, even those with conflicting priorities
• Ability to drive process simplification and influence others with effective communication

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
• tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off