GE Vernova · 22 hours ago
Sourcing Lean Leader
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$109K/yr - $181K/yr
6+ years expGE Vernova is a leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies, focused on building a lower carbon future. The Sourcing Lean Leader will be responsible for executing and maturing suppliers through lean applications to enhance the supply chain while driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost at suppliers.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Provide Supplier with technical expertise in areas such as Process Development, Capacity Planning, Inventory Requirements and Management to meet GE demand and supplier needs
Drive Value Stream Analysis and Kaizens with key suppliers to enable strategic goals for GE and the supply base
Drive 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
Drive process and systemic improvements for identified internal processes through the use of lean and quality tools and validates improvements through defined measurables to reduce waste
Work in conjunction with Supplier Quality and Suppliers in problem solving - leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations
Perform analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement
Lead training of internal staff along with other functions on Supplier Lean governance strategy, policy, procedures and work instructions
Prepare, distribute and communicate periodic Supplier performance status and risk assessments
Work to actively deploy GE Vernova’s defined Supplier Development Procedures, Processes and work instructions within the region. Support process and procedures review along with continuous improvement actions
Support the development & execution of global sourcing strategies for the F2F commodities (Forgings, Airfoils, Structures, Hot Gas Path & Combustion)
Support the development & execution plans of identified suppliers to meet the demand growth profile while expediting global sourcing strategies for capacity needs in the F2F
Interface with Business Sourcing Leaders and functional owners to understand business priorities and determine appropriate commodity growth strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a technical discipline
A minimum of 6-8 years of in manufacturing or operations
Proven lean experience by creating roadmaps utilizing lean tools and execution of strategies
2-3 years' experience in materials and/or procurement
Willingness and ability to travel at least 50%
This is a remote role and you must reside in the U.S
Preferred
Masters in engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration is a plus
Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt or equivalent Quality certification
Able to develop a strategy and drive execution and change in a matrixed environment
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
Ability to read engineering prints and drawings
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Strong Interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Strategic thinker / planner
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
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
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
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
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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