Lean Leader

This GE Vernova Lean Leader will work to drive continuous improvement in the organization. This leader will work closely with the GE Vernova manufacturing teams and other functions as needed to help operationalize their strategic vision and build organizational capabilities through hands-on initiatives.

This individual will serve as a facilitator change agent and accountability partner to GE Vernova teams and drive step change leveraging Value Stream Mapping as a core tool. They will also support the GE Vernova Lean Team in its initiative to operationalize the GE Vernova Operating Method driving synergies across the enterprise to achieve business objectives.

Location: GEV site. This is not a remote role (Preferably Americas)
We are not sponsoring immigration visas
Travel 50%

Essential Responsibilities

• Leads Value Stream Mapping across the company. Hands-on VSM practitioner who facilitates Kaizens provide expertise on the tool coach and partner with the broader teams to drive transformation through lean digital and automation.
• Build and deliver hands-on training/programs on Lean methods focusing on people development such as Kaizen Facilitator Training Value Stream Mapping Foundational Tools Moonshine Academy etc.
• Lead hands on initiatives (Kaizens just-do-its Projects) through implementation of Lean tools & philosophy to drive process improvement (value stream mapping standard work kaizen Daily Management Transactional Process Improvement Problem Solving etc).
• Deploy operational strategies around SQDC and sustainability.
• Develop Identify and deploy Lean tools designed to drive core revenue growth of the business (e.g. Kanban Inventory Management at Gemba Level Loading TPM SMED etc).
• Assess current team organizational competency; assist in the development of the GE Vernova Roadmap for the Corporate Functions and other as needed.
• Manage overall governance and key operating processes (Hoshin Kanri initiatives etc.) and ensure coordination at leadership team level and through the organization.
• Create an environment to foster employee engagement diversity professional development and high levels of employee satisfaction.
• Lead transformation initiatives supporting continuous improvement and optimization of end-to-end processes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering Operations or Business
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated sustainable changes successfully in manufacturing and transactional environments through end-to-end Value Stream Mapping.
• Impactful communicator with experience working and leading cross-culturally in large matrixed organizations understands how to navigate geographies cultures relationships etc.
• Highly collaborative person comfortable with conflict and debate normally associated with change.
• Proven mentoring and coaching abilities; demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others and to lead with humility transparency and focus.
• Strong interpersonal writing and presentation skills; ability to conceptualize structure and present compelling stories to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong alignment with GE Vernova Way including being a strong advocate for creating diverse and inclusive environments.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong Value Stream Map practitioner in complex manufacturing environments
• Problem solver able to develop a clear action plan and execute to drive impact across a global organization
• Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Excellent business and financial acumen
• Strategic & system thinker
• Strong project management and process improvement skills
• Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• LTT/XLP/CAS graduate preferred

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $157900.00 and $263100.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 25 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.