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GE Vernova Manufacturing Lean Leader in Stafford, United Kingdom
Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
The Lean Leader will provide tactical and operational support within the Stafford Manufacturing facility in the development and sustainment of a Lean / Industrialisation / Manufacturing and Inventory Strategy aligned with the business Goals.
The successful candidate will partner with the organisational leadership to drive process improvements that will deliver effective Supply Chain processes, meet customers demand requirements and on time delivery.
This by acting in areas as Order entry, engineering scheduling, manufacturing industrialisation, manufacturing scheduling and cycles, capacity improvements, visual management and daily management.
The successful candidate will be required to be onsite in Stafford for majority of the working week, with occasional travel.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Responsible for continuous improvement, being an innovator of positive change that impacts Safety, Quality, Deliver, Cost and People.
Inspire shop transformation through implementation and coaching of site wide Daily Management from level 0 through level 3.
Drives execution of Lean principles and all related initiatives such as Kaizen, moonshine projects, structured problem solving and other “Best in Class” continuous improvement processes.
Lead various cross-functional teams of hourly and salaried individuals in support of Kaizen and Lean Action Work-out events.
Create and improve Value Stream Maps to find opportunities for production/process enhancement to achieve organisational goal.
Implement Lean Manufacturing strategy and initiatives including set-up reduction, workplace organisation, standardised work, process / workflow improvements, and visual management, and inventory reduction.
Create performance management reporting through Lean visual management methods and through Daily Management to improve SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People).
Analyse problems, account for variances, drive for root cause and implement improved methods and procedures, create, review and update improvement plans.
Coordinate efforts with site moonshine team to drive the production preparation process where required (3P).
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or Trade school certificate / degree and direct hands-on experience in manufacturing).
Demonstrated experience in a production manufacturing role responsible for driving process improvements.
Proven experience in conducting Kaizens as well as establish wing to wing VSM and daily management.
Able to mentor and facilitate lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance. Knowledge of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, quality management systems, and standard cost systems.
Desired Characteristics:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
Six Sigma, Black Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing certification.
Experience working in small to medium Takt time business processes in heavy industrial and large assembly environment.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and production teams.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment.
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No