Job Description Summary
Vernova Purpose

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

What impact you'll make

As a member of the Gas Power Lean and Business Operations team, you will be an active contributor to shaping the continuous improvement vision across the Gas Power Aeroderivative Business Line - equipment and services - in accordance with GE Vernova Lean strategy. You will translate this vision into goals and strategies resulting in cross-function transformation that delivers year-over-year results. In this role, you will work with senior leaders to assess the current baseline for key S-Q-D-C processes and determine the roadmap to improve using Lean methodologies.

Job Description

What you'll do

• 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
• 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

What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent knowledge/experience or college
• 5+ 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

What will make you stand out

• 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 Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $154,800.00-195,000.00 USD per year. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, geographic location, and skill set.
This position is also eligible for a 15% annual performance bonus. This position will stay open on the career website until at least 8/20/2025.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%,120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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: No