Job Description Summary

The Quality Lean Leader (m/f) leads and sets priorities for execution of Lean initiatives across the Gas Power Non-conformance Resolution process. Responsible for working with the Gas Power Quality teams and the supporting functions, to establish a customer-focused process improvement strategy, which drives systemic quality and process improvements in line with business/functional objectives.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Projects Quality Lean Leader (m/f) you will:

• Shape the continuous improvement vision across the Non-conformance Resolution process with a focus on (1) effective containment, (2) improved flow of resolution, and (3) effective systemic problem solving, in accordance with the business Lean strategy, and translate the vision into goals, objectives and strategies resulting in cross-functional transformation which delivers consistent, year-over-year results.
• Coach and support value stream leaders and cross-functional teams in creating robust action plans, building problem solving capabilities, and leading Kaizen Events to ensure operations perform in a consistent and best-in-class manner.
• Build and deploy standard work for evaluating implemented countermeasures for effectiveness and sustainment.
• Support simplification of the complex processes and manage cross-functional relationships to support business impact.
• Lead the implementation of standard operating rhythms and provide key output data, metrics and presentations for reporting, operations reviews, and business communications.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Considerable experience in Lean with proven track record of results using Lean methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, experience of managing cross-functional projects.
• Lean practitioner, capable of facilitating kaizen events and coaching the core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, Standard Work, Transactional Process Improvement.
• Specific experience in root causing and CAPA implementation.
• Highly collaborative person, comfortable with conflict and debate normally associated with change.

Desired Characteristics:

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).

As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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